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The Red Cloud chief., 1896-10-23
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REPUBLICAN, TICKET.
For President,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
For Vice.President,
GARRET A. HOBART.
STATE.
For Governor,
JOHN II. MACCOLL.
For Lieutenant Governor,
ORLANDO TEFT,
For Secretary Of State,
JOEL A. PIPER.
For Com. Public Lands and Buildings
II. G. RUSSELL.
For Auditor Public Accounts,
PETER O. HEDLUND.
For Treasurer,
c. f. CASEY.
For Attorney General,
A. :. CHURCHILL.
For superintendent OF Instruction,
HENRY Il. CORBETG.
For Regent Of University,
w. q. WHIIMORE.
For Judges Supreme Court,
ROBERT RYAN.
NJ. X. KINKAID.
For Presidential Electors,
FRANK }. SADlLDK.
j. Il. HOUTI.
A. j. BURNHAM,
A. &. FOSTER.
SOLOMON DRAPER,
q. A. DERBY,
j. l.. McPHEELY,
NJ. l.. FRIESE.
Congressional,
For Congress Fifth District,
WE. ANDREWS.
County.
For Rcpr. sentative 44th district,
IRVING W. CRARY.
For Representative 4s,h district,
SCOTT PHlLEO,
For County Attorney,
RANDOLPH MCNlrT,
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-10-23
Notice TO Teachers.

Notice is hereby given that ] will ex
anime all persons who may desire to
offer themselves rs candidates for
teachers ~ tie public schools II this
county, Al Red Cloud on the third Sa..
mday Of each month.
Special examinations viii be held IN
the Friday proceeding the 81 Saturday
az each month.
The standing desired for ID and 31
grade certificate u the >amc-uu grad,
hr.pw 20 pr CENT average 80 per cent
tnr frs grade rrrl.u.ltu-y,o grade hc.
'"w so .,r rou'o aNrra-. 10 per cent IN
all branches required hy law,
y 81 N,aTll, County Supt.
.r Dr.-aIS Twsa,t, R,I.,., Dn,n,fap
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-10-23

A gentleman who had an impedi.
ment in his speech vas dining in Il
restaurant, and was being served-a
great f~avor-by the proprietor of the
establishment. This man was q hust.
ling nervous person, with an ex.
aggerated opinion of the value Of his
time.
Soup was served. The guest waited
a moment, and at the first opportunity
began to say to the restaurant keeper:
81 c-c.c-an't cocoa"
"Well, what is It, sir?" asked the
restaurant keeper, impatiently.
al c-c.can't eat my soup"
The nan snatched up the plate OF
soup and was off after another, which
in due time he brought; but again the
guest began to murmur:
81 c-c.can't eat my soup"
"Well, pray" asked the restauran,
keeper, what may be the matter with
this soup, that you are unable to ea'
it?"
81 c.c-c.can't ea-ea.eat my soup,
~t.t.tell YOU" answered the guest, Wv
WV i|thou-ou.out a sp.p.p.p.oon to ea
1t with"
Then the restaurant keeper compre
hcnded that he would have saved tim
and temper if he had waited for hi
~stammering guest to finish his sen
tence.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-10-23

HOOPS PILLS are the best after-din-
ner pill; assist digestion, cure head.
ache. csc.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-10-23

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pains, my lcit arm was useless so
tHat !! was unable to do even the
iGh'rst work This was my condition
when ! began 70 take :. =. -, and n
few bottles convinced me that I was
being benefited. continued the
medicine, and oue dozen bottles cured
we sound ami we'll. My system was
un'rr II effects of mercury, and I
wonld soon have been n complete
wreck but for :. y. s"
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Swift Specific co, Atlanta, "a.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-20
Mortgage Foreclosure.

WHEREAS Default has been made In the con
" ditions o: a certain mortgage bearingdate
the 10Th dav OF May A. d. 1885, and executed by
Hugh McCalnm. y single man. OF Craw ford
county, In the State of Michigan to William
Corning. OF Rochester. New York, and recorded
on the l6th day OF May A. D. 1885. Mt o'clock IN
the AFTERNOON, In liber Of mortgages, on pages
o22 aud Oh In the Office OF the Register of Deeds
Tor Srsw ford County. Michigan;
AND WHEREAS. the amount claimed to be
que Tor principal aud interest. at the date OF
ings at law or In equity having been instituted to
recover the same or anv part thereof, therefore
notice is hereby given that on the 30th day OF
september. A. d. 1895. at o'clock in the fore
noon. standard time, at the Court House. In the
city OF 0raylng, County Of Crawford and State
OF Michigan THAT being the place where the Cir
cult Court for the said County OF Crawford ID
held by virtue Of the power of sale In said mort
gage contained. md in pursuance Of the statute
sold at public au ction to the highest bidder. ths
premises described In said mortgage or sufficient
portion thereof, to satisfy the amount due on
said mortgage. together with interest and the
costs. charges and expenses allowed by law in
Guiding an attorney fee of SIS. co. namely all tina
certain piece or parcel of land In the County o.
Crawford and State Of Michigan. described q,
follows. to-wit: The South East Quarter OF tn,
South East Qnarter Is e n Of s e al of srctio,
twenty -nioe ls9l In Township twenty eight l2s
North. Range three ID west, containing fort,
Dated, Saginaw, Mich. June nth, 1895.
EDWARD CORNING. EXECUTOR.
ANNA CORNING, ExEcuTRIx.
JNo A. MCKAY
Attorney for Mortgages
Saginaw, Mich. June 26tb-t3w
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-20
M. T.. Church.

The following officers OF the M. E.
Church were elected to serve the en-
suing year, last Thursday evening.
Trustees-Wm. M. Woodwork, j.
Staley, r. Hanson, N. Nicholson,
Chas. ,Eickhoff, S. S. Claggett, Henry
Trumley, Chas. Butler, and M. A.
Bates.
Stewards-S. S. Claggett, Mary L.
Staley, May A. Cole, M. E. Hanson,
l. Benson, Mary Knight, Julia F.
Butler, NJ. A. Bates, w. M. Wood.
worth, Elizabeth Trumley. VIM
WOODBURY., Fannie Eickhoff and Rose
Forbes.
Recording Steward-M A. Bates.
District Stewards. S. Claggett
Missions: Musa d. Hav
ems, Minnie Starr, Addie Marvin,
Rose Benson, Pansy Ravens.
Sunday Schools Fred. Slight, DIR.
N. II. Tnsley, Julia F. Butler.
hTrustees -Fannie Staley, Cassie
Bates, Winfield Eickho6, Elmer
Trumley.
Temperance W. S. Chalker, w. M
Woodwork, j. X. Bates.
Education-Wm. +. Benkelman
Minnie Starr, and Flora M. Marvin
Church Extension--Rose Forbes
May Cole and Edith Claggett.
Freedmau's Aid-Eva Conner, Vic
tOria Taylor, Anna Harrington ant
Josie Butler.
Church Records-W. M. Wood
worth, VIM. WOODBURY., and Johr
Leece.
PaIsonages-Mary Benson, Mar.
l.. Stacy, and M. e. Hanson.
Music-M. A. Bates, L. S. Benson
and S. S. Claggett.
Estimating--W. M. Woodwork
John Staley, and N. Nicholson.
Conference Claimants-M. Cole
Chas. Butler. and A. III. Wisner.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-20
Mortgage foreclosure.

WHER EAS, Default has been made inthecon
w ditlons Of q certain mortgage bearing date
the ~. day OF March. A. ID. 1884. nd executed by
John w. Wallace and Jane Wallace his vito, OF
Crawford County. in the State of Michigan. 10
William Corning: Of Rochester. New Y rk. and
O'Clock In the afternoon, In liber A Of mort
cages on pages 30S and 500 In the Office Of the
Register Of Deeds for Crawford County. Mich.
AND WHEREAS. the amount claimed to be
due for principal and iDtsre At the date Of this
law in equity having been instituted to recover
the same or any part thereof. therefore notice ID
hereby given that on the 3Oth day of September
A. ID 1896 at II o'clock In the forenoon, stand.
ard time. at the Court House In the city Of Gray
ling, County OF Crawford, and state of Michigan.
the said County Of Crawford is heidi by virtue Of
the power Of sale Ia said mortgage contained and
In pursuance of the statute In such case made
and provided. there will he sold at public auc.
ton TO the highest bidder, the premises described
IN said mortgage. or saficient portion thereof. to
together with interest and the costs. charges and
expenses allowed by law. including an attorney
fee Of SIS 90, namely all that certain piece or
parcel Of Land IN the County Of Crawford. and
state Of Michigan, described as follows 70 wit: The
South West Quarter Of the Northwest Quarter ls
the southwest Quarter IN W u Of 6 WIZ Of sc
ton twenty-four I24l Township twenty eight rs
North OF Range three tsl west, containing eighty
1901 acres Of land. moro or less, according "a
government "a rvey thereof.
Dated, sagipaw, n Oh; June 18th. 1899.
ANNA CORNING, ExrcuTRIx.
Jr0 A. MCKAY.
Attorneys for Mortgages.
Saginaw. Mich. june25-13w
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-20

Rev. s. G.. Taylor, pastor of the
Methodist Church, of this city, has
been invited to take part in the pro-
gram of the Sixteenth Annual Re-
union OF the Soldiers and Sailors
Association of Northern Michigan,
which will be held the 25th and Goth
of this month, in Graylihg. He has
kindly accepted the invitation. A
card from the president and secretary
OF the association says that arrange
ments have been made for one and
one-eighth fare for the round trip.
Soldier fare, no pie, provided. Bring
your blankets with you."-Cheboygan
Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-20
F. E. P. M. r. r.
IN EFFECT AUGUST IS. 1896.


Bay City Arrive--6:26, s7:22, sos %9:45. 1n:3,
sii:4a O. m (; i2:.b, 1900. s26, 500, $3.50, 500
Bay City--Depart- ZOO. ss:40, 1000
I'll 30 1890 a. m. LOO, 2:05, $3.50. '52O, $40
sos. $3.50 p. n.
To Port Huron 6 10 a. M; $40. $50 p. m,
Arrive from Port Huron--I2:25 p. m. 6;OO p. m
To Grand Rapids--6;30 a. m. $3.50 p. m.
From Graud Rapids--l2;25. 10;12p. m.
To Detroit ZOO. II 30 q. M; $3.50. t9;50p. m
From Detroit--"7;22 q. M; 1872 500, Sio;l'
p m
To Toledo--7:oo II 81 a. M: go 1880 pm.
From Toledo-t7 go a m; I2:25 IS ;N, ti0i2 p m
Chicago Express departs--7;00. 1i;20 a, m.
6:05 p. m.
Chicago Express arrives-t7;ss q. m. tio;I;
p. m.
To Reed City and Ludington--s:ao a. M: a.0
p m.
From Reed City and Ludinston- ,s5; $50
p. m.
milwaukee and Chicago. departs--s:50 D. m.
Pullman sleeper between Bay City and Chica
60.
Sleeping cars to and from Detroit.
Trains arrive at and de part from Fort st. Un
ion depot. Detroit.
Parlor cars on dav trains.
Boats to Milwaukee run daily, except Sunday
EDGAR BRITTo N, Ticket Agent.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-20

Several parties came up from Ohio,
last week, looking land. Two have
taken land, and will move up i'm
mediately. Three others will move
up next spring. News.
All standing advertisement for the
AVALANCHE must be IN the office as
early as Tuesday of the week Of
issue.
The September number of the DE-
LINEAToR Is called the Autumn An.
nouncement Number, and is the
handsomest and most striking issue
of this sterling publication ever seen,
containing no less than nine beauti.
fully colored plates, illustrating dress
modes and millinery, including spe'
cial plates of Mourning and Bicycle
Attire, and giving the arst authors
tative announcement of the coming
style for autumn wear. A short story
by Clinton Ross. called @The Lady Of
the Portrait" has cleverly surpris
ing finale. Carolyn Halsted describes
the patriotic work of the The Chill
dren Of the American Revolution
Emma Haywood describes In detail
the construction of embroideIe ed hand
bags; and there are the usual enter
tanning departments Of Tea TIA biz
Chat, New Books. Seasonable Cook
cry. Shocking, Knitting, Tatting
Crocheting, Lace-Making, etc. Pub
lished by the Butterick Publishing
Co., New York City. Price s1.00 pei
year.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-20

The frost Tuesday night slightly
damaged growing crops on low ground.
Detroit White Lead Works Sign
and House Paints are the best; every
gallon warranted. For sale by Albert
Kraus.
j. w. Sorenson has Just received a
large stock of writing paper and en-
velopes from the manufacturers, put
up In boxes. Each box contains "a
sheets Of paper and "a envelopes,
which he will sell for 10 cents.
We have received copy of the
new u. of NJ. waltz, published by
Ignaz Fisher, of Toledo, Ohio. The
author Is Edna Appel, and Is equal to
any other of her publications For
sale by all music dealers.
The Oh ayling Base Ball Club crossed
bats with the Roscommon Club, on
their grounds last Friday, and defeat
ed them by a score of to IL. Both
clubs made errors, and the score
shows poor playing by both clubs.
Boys, do better hereafter, II you want
to acquire more glory.
John Leline, of South Branch had
narrow escape last Saturday. He
was in the barn when lightning struck
1t, and for few minutes he did not
know whether he had been hit or not.
An inventory showed that the shingles
on one corner Of the barn had been
removed, and one pig killed.
News.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-20
Notice ofsale Of Real Estate.

State Of Michigan lea
County Of Crawford. fo''
In the matter of the estate OF Henry Hill. de-
ceased.
NorIcE is herby given that In pur.uance Of On
order granted 20 the undersigned, administrator
Of the estate OF said Henry Hill deceased. BY the
Hon. Judge Of Probate for the County Of Craw
ford, on the 18th day Of August A, d. fhQs, there
wfll be sold at public vsndue. 10 the highest bid
der at the front door of the. Court HOUSE. In the
village of Grsyliug. In the County Of era wford
IN said state. on saturday the I'd day OF October
A. ~. 1884, at ten o'clock In the forenoon OF that
day, subject 70 al encumbrsnccs BY mortgages
or otherwise existing ct the time OF the death OF
said deceased. and also subject to the right Of
dover and the homestead rights OF the widow
and the minor child OF said deceased therein, the
following described real rstntc. to wit:
All those certain pieces or re reels OF and lylna
and being situate IN the village OF Graylng
County OF Crawford and State OF Michigan, And
more and particularly. known and Described ..
lots five 81 and six 1877 OF Block eighteen t1Hl ol
the village Of GrayIing. according toths rewarded
Dated. Aukust 18th. 1895.
GEO. L. ALEXANDER.
sugoo-w Administrator
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-20
State of Michigan.
Office of the Secretary OF State. !
A NrcrNn U,,1u 90f y VOC

Office of the Secretary OF State. ]
LANSING, July 30th 1895. {
To the Sheriff Of the County of Craw.
ford.
Sir--You are hereby notified that
at the General Election to be held In
this State, on the Tuesday succeed
ing the Hrst Monday Of Novemt er
next, the following officers are to be
elected, viz.
A Governor, Lieutenant Governor,
Secretary of State, State Treasurer,
Auditor General, Attorney General,
and Superintendent Of Public In
struction, Com missioner of the State
Land Office; also q member of the
State Land Office, also a member Of
the State Board OF Education In
place OF David A. Hammond, whose
term of ONCE will expire December
3lst, 1895, also fourteen Electors OF
President and Vice President or the
United States; also Represe ntative
Ia Congress for the Tenth Congress
ional District o. this state, to which
your county belongs; also Senator
for the twenty eighth Senatorial Dis
trict of this state, comprising the
counties OF Glad win, Oscyda, Altoona,
Ogemaw, II sco. Crawford, Missaukee
Roscommon and Glare, also one Rep.
resentative In the State Legislature
for the Alpena Representative Dis
trict comprising Alpena, MontmO-
rency, Otsego, Oscods and Crawford
Counties.
In Testimony Whereof, have here
unto set my hand aud affixed the
Great seal of the State of Michigan,
at Lansing. the day and year first
above written.
WASHINGTON GARDNER,
.(Seal.) Secretary Of State.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-20
wv. b. I'll YNN, Dentist
WEST BRANCH. MICH,

WILL make regular trips to Crawling
the 10th of each month, remaining
for three days. Office with DR.. ms.
ley.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-20


nexL 1t Claggetts'.
4. Fovbush, OF Maple Forest, was
In town, Tuesday.
Fer Doors. Sash. Glass and Putty
sec Albert Kraus.
B. Sherman, Of Maple Forest, was
In town, Tuesday.
% NOT miss the Lace Sale at
tAs store Of s.. 4. %.
H G. Benedict, Of Beaver Creek,
was In town, last Saturday.
Buy your Evaporated and Canned
Fruits, at Bates & Co.'S.
Mrs. Ensign, Of Frederic, was in
tswn, Tuesday.
Geo. Peacock, OF Blaine, was in
town, Monday.
Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.
The Democrats Of Ogemaw county
want an organ.
500 pounds of IS cent Japan Tea to
be sold for rs cents, at Claggetts.
Il. e. Newman was In Roscommon,
one day last week.
Geo. L. Alexander was In Roscom-
mon, last Friday.
Try @Our Favorite" Coffee, only 90
cents, and hard to beat, at Claggetts.
II. Joseph went to Detroit on bus
iness, Monday.
R. Hanson returned from Bay View
Monday evening.
Archie Howse, of Maple Forest,
was In town, Monday.
Charles Silsby, of Center Plains,
was In town last Thursday.
d. Ryckman, of Grove, was in town
last Friday.
w. West, of Ceuter Plains, was
in town last Friday.
Phil. Coventry, OF Maple Forest,
was In town Monday.
]. J. Coventry, OF Maple Forest,
va, In town last THURSDAY.
c. Fautley OF Grove, was In town
last Saturday.
II. T. Shafer, OF Center Plains, was
In town last Thursday.
A. Fl. Annis, of Beaver Creek town
ship, was 10 town last Saturday.
c. B. Johnson. OF Maple Forest,
was In town last Saturday.
Fred Sholts, of Center Plains, was
In Town last Saturday.
Fred. Hoesli, of Blaine, was in
town, last Saturday.
The best place In Crawling to buy
Hay, Grain and Feed, is at Bates s
Cos. Prices guaranteed.
The Sulphite Fiber Mill, at Alpena,
has closed down on account Of the
depressed market.
John Howse, of Maple Forest, was
in town Monday. His eight acres Of
wheat threshed 1875 bushels.
The New Woman corset beats then
all. 1t is the best SO cent Corset or
earth. Sold by S. S. Claggett.
Bates s. 20. are offering the choic
est Teas aud the best Coffees, II
town.
Mr.. r. A. Carney and daughter
Miss Cecil, returned from Bay City
Monday evening.
Prof. Benkelman taught for tive
days In the Normal School, at Lewis
ton, last week.
Upper Crust people use Upper Crus
Flour, because IL Is the best. Try 1t
For sale at Claggett's.
The Canfleld and hamberlain fish
ing party, returned from their ex
cursion, last Wednesday.
The largest line Of Outing Flannel
ever shown In Northern Michigan, a
Caggetts'.
Mrs II. T. Taylor of Mt. Vernon
Mich, IL visiting with her brother
L. s. Benson, and family.
j. o. Hicks IL now located. for
short time. at Turin, Marquett
county. He sends for the Avalanche
Regular Communication OF Graylin
Lodge, r. s. A. M. this evening. Look
out for the Blue Light
Regular cncampment OF Marvi
Post, @. A. R., next Saturday eve
ming, the 22d, at the usual hour.
e. Cobb, Of Maple Forest was 4
town, Tuesday, and took out Nm
Ton hu00v for Mra ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-20

The members OF the G A. II. and
w. r. c., would be pleased to have
our citizens make a general dis
play of "Old Glory" by decorating
their homes and places of business,
during the reunion. 1t will be five
years before the association will meet
again in Crawling, and many Of its
members will never again meet with
us, as they are being mustered out
at a greater rate every year.
L. Fourier will supply you with
flags, by the dozen, at wholesale pri-
ces.
11x1S, 35 cents per dozen.
18x27, rs cents per dozen.
2Ox36, s1.25 do do
27x43, S1,75 do do
4Ox66, 3S cents each.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-20

For Sale a.s s.s a.. sG,sf Ssss
Mill all In good running order, Willtake a good
COW ana Rye In payment, p. Aebli, Crawling.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-10

rush of air and water ceased. Even the
ventilators stopped their gushing, and so
the waters of the bay rolled over the
sunken Blairmore.
with all of the buoyant air out of her
the dead weight OF the great iron hull set
tied three or four feet further in the mud
before we could get at the men. Wekn
we were near some of them and if the ves-
sci had been resting on anything like q
hard bottom, as we had hoped she was,
we could have rescued them if they were
then alive. We fully understood that we
only had bare chance of success in our
humane endeavors, and we worked with
all the skill and dispatch possible. We
knew from the gushing of the water over
the open places in the submerged part of
the hull that the imprisoned air was es-
Gaping fast, and that with the rising tide,
which would fill the vessel when the hull
was free of the air, would end all life
within the great iron tank. We did our
best to save the poor fellows and we were
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-10

rail hanging on to an iron belaying-pin
with one hand and to his shep pherd dog
with the other.
Second Mate D. Mcdonald, Third Mate
William Melville, Carpenter J. L. Watson,
and Apprentices J. B. Pope, A. Powell,
Henry Bell and Stewart Warwick had been
caught by the waves and were badly
bruised and battered against the shrouds.
where they clung in despair and whence
they were afterward picked up by the
small boats from the surrounding ships.
1t should be stated that the officers in
charge of the vessels around the Blair
more distinguished themselves by the
prompt and admirable work they did. No
sooner did the ship capsize than half
dozen boats were lowered from their dav-
its and manned for action. 1t is due to
this alertness more than to anything else
that so many lives were saved. The vessels
that did this effective work were the Ital-
ian ship Caterina Accame, the British
ships Ellisland, Alexandria and British
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-10

A. Dickie of the Union Iron Works went
out to the wreck in the yard tug Rockaway
at S:15 in the morning, about an hour and
quarter after the vessel went over. They
were accompanied by several workmen
with their tools, and their purpose was to
make an effort to rescue the six men i'm
prisoned in the iron hull.
"When we reached the Blairmore." said
Mr.. Scott yesterday afternoon, "all the
other tugs and boats were gone and the
side, or bilge, of the ship showed about
three feet above the surface of the bay. 1t
was melancholy sight. that great yellow
metal coffin of six human beings. Our OBJ
iect was to attempt their rescue. if they
were alive, by piercing the hull We were
well aware that this was forIorn hope, as
hole drilled through an iron plate would,
If she were not aground, instantly ibsrate
the imprisoned air and send her to the
bottom. Butwe could see that the air was
escaping, because fountains Of water were
squirting Up like big geysers from the SUBJ
merged cabin windows and ventiators.
And to hurry US in our work, the tide was
rising fast.
First we wished to ascertain if the hull
was really aground and for that purpose
TOOK sounolngS. Inc lead line marked
six and one-half fathoms or thirty-nine
feet and we calculated that ship her tom
mage would have q beam of about forty
two feet This would let her rest on the
bottom of the bay with three feet above
water.
$50 we considered it safe to open the
hull and went to work with our tools. We
chalked out an eighteen-inch square in one
of the plates, cutting almost through the
three-fourths of an inch thickness of plate.
When we began to hammer at the hull we
heard the groans and shouts of the men
inside and these spurred US on to hasten
their oeliverance. The air kept gushing
out of the ventilators making the water
boil around them and the rising tide was
closing in upon US. tell you we worked
with will, for it was a race between our
chisels and the threatening water. We
kept the tug close alongside ready to drop
our tools and spring aboard if the hull
suddenly dropped farther down.
"All the time we could hear the noise of
the men inside i'm mprisoned in the COM