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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-10
HARD TO GIVE UP.
Mayor BroRtch, of Omaha, Refuses to
Let His Successor Have the Office

OMAHA, Neb., May 9-Mayor Broatch
has a force of eleven picked policemen un-
der command of Sergeant Her patrolling
the City Hall tonight. He reiterates his
intention of holding to the office Of mayor
at ali hazards His term of Office expires
at midnight tonight Mayor-elect Moore
office by force In the morning he will
make a formal demand for possession of
the rooms now occupied by the mayor in
the City Hail. and if refused will quietly
establish an office elsewhere. The new
Council is certain to recognize Moore as
MAYOR.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL In JAIL.
Got Into Trouble with Judge on "a
Question OF Contempt.

AUBURN, Neb., May 9--The mayor and
City Council are in Jail and are likely to re-
main there. Judge Stull had them cited to
appear for contempt and sent them to Jail
for disregarding the orders. The city at
torney sought relief from the Supreme
Court, which was denied. Judge Stull to-
day offered to release the officials on bail
but they declined to give it, The trouble
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Other Fire Losses.

SEABROOK, N B.. May 9-Fire early
this morning destroyed the shoe factory oc-
cupied by Poore 4 Dole and w. p. Brad
ford Three adjoining buildings were also
burned. Loss, $4,000.
MONTREAL. May 9.-Fire last night
wrecked the building of f. A. Small & Co..
wholesale clothiers. on Beaver Hall hill
Damage. to building and stock, $l25, COO.
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executive committee has organized by
electing Mr.. r. r. Hunter chairman; David
Fl. Moffat treasurer, and Irwin Mahon,
secretary. Governor Adams will issue a cali
for the convention, giving the basis of rep
resentation, an outline of the expected pro-
gramme and other essential details. In con-
nection with the gathering. quarters viii
be provided for typical display of min
districts be invited to make such displays.
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ANOTHER POOL COLLAPSED.
steel Beams. in Week Fall from
SI.55 to 95 Cents.

PITTSBURG, Pa. May 9.-The rumor is
prevalent that the beam pool has collapsed,
though local manufacturers will not discuss
the matter. 1t was composed of the Car
negie Steel Company. the Lackawanna
Steel Company, the Illinois Steel Company
the Shenango Steel Company and Jones
Laughlins. 1t is said that within a week
prices have dropped frcsn l.55 cent per
pound to SIS cent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-10
Detroit Malt House Burned.

DETROIT, Mich. May 9.-The large malt
house of Henry Wrickel & Co, was de-
stroyed by fire this afternoon. 1t is esti-
mated that $4,000 worth of malt was
DESTROYED The loss on building is
500 000 fully insured. 1t is not
known whether the insurance on
the contents will cover the loss. The strong
wind which prevailed drove the fire to roofs
OF smaller buildings in the vicinity, but a
heavy downpour of rain prevented the
flames from spreading seriously. The fire
probably started from an electric wire. TWO
firemerl- We're SlightlY injured.
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and now that he is to retire in four weeks
they did not wish to cast any more serious
reflection on his fair record than this. There
will be no immediate trial of the charges
brought by the captain against Lieuten-
ants Bamford and O'Brien, as the depart
ment believes that personal spite largely
Influenced Captain Romeyn in preferring
them. The latter will have the right on
retirement of appealing these charges di-
rect to the department of the adjutant gem
eral at Washington and declares, his inten-
ton of so doing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-10
WiIIiam HaIIef PhiIIfns.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-William Hallet
Phillips, a well-known attorney and prom
inent club man of this CITY, was drowned
to-day while sailing on the Potomac river
He was Knocked overheard by the shifting
of the boom. The body has not been recov-
cred. Mr.. Phillips was unmarried and re-
sided with his mother, who holds a prom
inent place in social circles here The de-
ceased was one of the counsel for the Gu
ban Junta in this city.
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Historic ROsse Hall, BuiIt Fifty Years
Ago, Destroyed.

MOUNT VERNON, o.. May 9.-Rosse
Hall, at Kenyon College, burned this MORN
ing. Loss on building, which was totally
destroyed was only $4,000, but the hall had
a historic interest. 1t was built fifty years
ago with money raised in England by
Bishop McIlvaine Lords Gambler and
Kenyon and Lady Rosse contributed most
of the money, and the hall was named in
honor of Lady Rosse.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-10
To Celebrate Baptism of Ethelbert.

CLEVELAND o., May 9.--Bishop Whip
pie, of Minnesota, is a visitor in Cleveland.
He is on his way to attend the conference
of Lambeth, which begins in London on
July 3. This conference. which is attend
ed by all the Episcopal bishops Of the
world, is held every ten years at the palace
of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and
was called a year earlier this time in order
that the one-thOusand-and-th -three-h -hundredth
anniversary of the baptism of Ethelbert the
first Saxon King. might be celebrated at the
same time. Many important subjects are to
be considered by the conference and a pas
toral will be issued to the Episcopal
churches of the world
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Holy War Approaching.

LONDON, May 10.-The correspondent of
the Standard at Constantinople says: Il
learn that circular has been addressed
by the Shek-ul-Islam to the imams in
Constantinople and the provinces, which
foreshadows the speedy approach of a holy
war, the sacred edict for proclairnng which
is already being prepared -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-10
A Chicago Hotel MURDER.

CHICAGO, May 9.-Freeman c. Rardner
a carpenter, this morning shot Ida Miller
alias Ida Dreyer, at the Acme Hotel in
Twenty-second street. and then shot him
self. Both will die. The shooting caused
small panic III the hotel. Jealousy was the
cause of the tragedy. The woman came
here from Appleton. Wis.
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LONDON, May 1O.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Copenhagen says: 1.-The
secret struggle at the Russian court con-
tinues. Count MuraVieff, the foreign min
lister, who has absolute influence over the
Gar, ressts the influence of the Dowager
Empress and wishes to see the Danish dy-
nasty in Greece dethrOned and expelled
Count Muravieff has succeeded in persuad-
ing the Car to postpone his tour
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-10
Luthern synod Jubilee.

CINCINNATI, o., May 9.-The golden iu-
bilee of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod,
German, of Missouri, Ohio, Indiana and Ill
nois, was celebrated here to-day with ex-
ercises morning, afternoon and evening. at
Music Hall. There were elaborate musical
programmes and addresses by Rev. P. Aick-
straedt, of Hamilton; Rev. c. z. Schultz.
of Madisonville; Rev. A. V. Schlickten, of
Cincinnati; Rev. r. Erich, of Aurora Ind
and Rev. p. Stephelwerth, field mission
ary. The attendance was very large
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snain wnnts $40. .Ooo.OO

MADRID, May 9.-The Queen Regent has
issued a decree authorizing the raising of
GS000, eco to be secured by the customs
duties of Spain to meet the cost of military
ands. The Bank of Spain will undertake
the issue
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John RadeII.

NEW YORK May 9.--John Radell, for
merly owner of the Newark g. South Or
ange Railroad and one of the richest men
in Newark, died to-day at South Orange,
after an illness lasting several weeks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-10
bishop Monaghan Consecrated.

WILMINGTON, Dell May 9.-In the Ro-
man Catholic Pro-cathedraI of st. Peter
to-day the Rt. Rev. James J. Monaghan
was consecrated bishop of the diocese of
Wilmington. His emnence Cardinal Glib
bonS, of Baltimore, officiated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-10
Van Zorn q Tilson FaiI.

RUTLAND, VT, May 9.--The firm of Van
Zorn q Tilson, dealers in crockery have
aled voluntary petition Ia insolvency. The
failure was occasioned by the fall of the
house of Vandozen q Morris, of Brattle-
boro. Assets and liabilities are unknown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-10
OBITUARY.
Judge Thomas Ewing, ON the Pitts
burg Bench Txyenty-Three Years

PITTSBURG, May 9.-Judge Thomas
Ewing died tonight of pneumonia, after
an illness of only four days. He was sew
enty years old, end has been on the bench
for twenty-three years. He was a member
of the state constitutional convention in
1873, which promulgated Pennsylvania's
present Constitution, and has been promi-
nent in legal circles for many wears.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-10
Gold-Mining Convention.

DENVER. COL May 9-The international
gold mining convention TO be held in Dem
yer next July is now fully under way. The
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-10
The Popular
MoNoN ROUTE
Il Iina the to e'tCHICAGOTdn1%.ssa ,o 4s HOURS
FOUR DAILY TRAINS

Leave Indianapolis-7:O0 a. M, IL 80 a. m, s:S5
p. M, 1855 night
Trains Arrive Indianapolis-s:3O a. m, 7:45 a.
m, 2;25 .. m, 4:S7 D. M
Local sleeper in INDIANAPOLIS ready at $40 u
m Leaves Chicago, returning at 2:45 a. m Can
be taken any time after $3.50 D. m.
Ticket offices. West Washington street Union
Station and Massachusetts-avenue DeIot
II n d
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SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Deformity Apparatus Trusses, Elastic Hos
lery- Largest stock of Artificial Eyes in the
state. Invalid Chairs of all kinds and acces-
sories for the sick room. Trusses made and
properly adjusted. Store open every Saturday
night.
WSI. II. ARMSTRONG & &C.
a South Illinois Street. indianapolis Ind.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-26
Personal MENTION.

j. n. South of Navasota Is In the city.
Rowan Mills of Sherman Is at the Law
Dor.
II. A. Lamonius of Galveston Is In the
city.
Sheriff Lipscomb of Waller county is In
the city.
William ]. Lester of Center. Texas, is
In the city.
j. J. Murphy OF Victoria is stopping at
the Capitol
J. II. Brooks of San Antonio was in the
city yesterday,
j. W. T7hbrburn of Hifsboro Is at the
fiutchlns House.
n. I. Smith of Paris is CHARTERED at the
Hutchlns House.
b, +. hartman of Fort Worth is regis
tered at the Capitol.
Mr. ]. d. Bryant Is confined to his bed
with the dengue fever.
Colorel Ike Cohen is out after a long
AMI hard tussle with the dengue.
II. s. Hicks of Tenaha NJ c. Roberts
OF Terrell and G. l.. Goodman OF Olivia,
Texas, are registered at the Lawlor.
II, +. Hendricks of Dallas and II. n,
Sells, wife and daughter of Orange were
among yesterdays arrivals at the Lawioi
Miss Annette Austin of Galveston is
spending week or two with her cousin
Miss Willie T. Webb, 1909 Smith street,
Fair Grounds addition.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-26
THE A. AND M. COLLEGE
JUDGE w. II. CAvITT OF BRYAN,
ONE OF THE DIRECTORS,
Has Something to shy Regarding
This Boosted Institution
of Learning.

Judge w. r. Cavitt OF Bryan, one OF the
directors OF the Agricultural college. while
in the city yesterday talked OF the Agri
cultural and Mechanical college as an in
stitution in which he takes a great deal Of
pride. He says the limit OF attendance has
already been reached this year and a large
number OF applicants have been turned
away. He thinks the next legislature should
take steps to enlarge the capacity Of this
institution TO an extent commensurate with
the demand that is made upon it and thus
prevent the necessity OF Texas youths be-
Ing sent abroad to acquire an education
no better than they could get at home and
at the same time keep at home the money
that now goes out of the State to educate
these young men who could Just as well be
educated at the Agricultural and Mechtn-
zeal college II the institution but had the
facilities for meeting the demand that is
made upon 1t.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-26
CITY BREvITIEs.

The Houston Light Guard whist tourna-
merst begins Monday right. November l.
There viii be prayer meeting tonight
at the Florence Cr1ttenton Rescue Home.
corner OF Hutchns and Caroline streets.
An Infants cloak was found on Rusk
street yesterday. The owner can recover
II by calling at No. 7l6 Jackson street.
The Dickson Car Wheel works recently
Increased its capacity to 100 wheels daily.
but still 1t is behind in delivering orders.
Residents in the vicinity of Odin and
Lyons avenue are complaining about the
electric light at the CORNER not burning
for several nights.
The members of the executive board of
the Union Baptist association will meet
~ the First Baptist church. Houston, next
Thursday, October 2s at 2:30 y. m.
There will be a meeting tonight of the
Scottish Clan at their hall in the Mason
building. The idea of an open social ses-
sion on Halloween night will be dis
cussed.
A grand festival and installation of off,
GERS OF the Circle Of Christian Wise Work
crs viii take place in Market hall, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday evenings, October
20. 30 and 81.
The Elgin avenue ditch, constructed ur,-
der contract with the county. is now fin
iShed and the work will be submitted to
the next meeting of the county commits
sloners for their acceptance
The Post has received a communication
complaining of the bad condition of the
Richmond county road and Of the Brazos
bayou bridge. which, the communication
states, Is in a dangerous condition.
Mrs. Lizzie Spencer aged % years, wife
OF q. f. Spencer, died yesterday noon at
the family residence, 1917 Washington
street and will be buried at 3 o'clock this
AFTERNOON In the German cemetery.
The gardeners and fruit growers, as
well as the farmers of South Texas, are
urging the Houston Business League TO
secure the location of factory which
VIII produce tile Tor under-drainage
Willie Colvile the 15-year-old son OF
Mr. Sam ColvLlle, who lives at 1867 Oak
street In the First ward, died at 9:2O
o clock last night and will be buried at
O'Clock this afternoon in Glenwood ceme-
terry.
After several weeks Of darkness since
the regular opening for the season, the
opera house Will he lighted up tonig ut
Tor the Punch Robertson company which
| commences an engagement of three nights
and two nlatinees.
Justice w. b. Hill yesterday afternoon
at the residence of Mr.. Tony Gremougn.
25l0 Capital avenue. performed the cere-
mony that united In marriage Mr.. Charles
c: Mcmillan aue Mrs. Kate Lorio. both
OF Lynchburg. Mrs, Lorio Is a cousin
of Mrs. Greenough.
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GEL PREsIDENTE. ;.
Miss Cisncros Was Introduced %
Him by Mrs, Logan

Evangelina Cisneros. says a special dis
patch from Washington. has shaken hands
with the president of the United States
ei presidente,' as she refers to the chief
magistrate--and she has been. likewise
the recipient OF public reception in
washington rivaling the Madison Square
demonstration OF last week. She was ush-
cred into the White House by Mrs. John
A. Logan.
An, il could only speak English," she
cried dozen times.
The little senorita was UP at 7 o'clock
Saturday morning. 1t was o'clock in IN /.
afternoon when she arrived At the L,sa,
residence--a full hour ahead Of lime. uowl
ever. I was busy hour. Mrs. Logan
wsnted to know many things about tar
Young protege, and the senorita VAS fu,,
Oh curiosity as to the home OF the wldow
OF ne great American general. With The
erafning courtesy for which she h noted
MIS- Logan showed her guest eyerytbinr
tnat could interest her. She talked ~ har
.. nor life IN Cuba ami OF Washington ana
FINDING that the senssita vas most IL.
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SHElRIFFS' DEPARTMENT,

s,rayed or stolen from Mrs. NJ. Bring,
hurst. 1878 Louisiana street, Hous ton.
Texas.--one horse; color gray; age years
height 1914 hands; no shoes. dark
name and tail; brand anchor on left hip.
Reward IS.
Strayed or stolen from Frank Powers,
Fifth ward, Houston, Texas.-One mare
and buggy. The mare was dun. 10 or IL
years old: height II or 10 hands: saddle
marks; branded D d on right shoulder
and r 7 right hip; NOT shod right hoof
split; not in very good order; name very
short; an old buggy; the right. shaft
broke no top to it; the buggy is black
one the harness where the harness goes
through is broken and sewed end of the
traces have been cut off and new holes put
In them. Reward IS for horse buggy and
harness. Albert Erickson, sheriff, Harris
county. Texas. by William Baugh, deputy.
Look out for brown, 3-year-old pony.
blaze face. three white feet hind legs
white TO hooks. II hands high. branded
NJ l. connected tlooks like w l. con-
neeted) on left shoulder, natural PAGER; si5
reward for horse and thief. Thomas NJ.
stell, sheriff Dewitt county, Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-26
ARIEL LADIES' sExTETTE.
First Of n Series of Concerts by
the Houston Turnverein.


The Ariel Ladies' quartette (smath sis,
ters) was greeted by large audience at
Turner Hall last night, and 1t seemed TO
be the commons verdict, sitter the con
clusion of the programme that Houston
had seldom enjoyed greater musical
treat
Tho singing of Miss Gertrude Smith
soprano prima DONNA was OF the very
brightest order OF excellence. Her voice in
full, sweet and powerful and displays in
every tone that it has been trained by n
master. She sang as the first solo the Jewel
song from Faust" by Gounod and was
encorod TO the echo
Miss Grace, the contralto solost. has A
rich, pure voice OF great volume and sngs
without the slightest apparent effort. Her
colo Never Again" showed to perfection
the wonderfully pleasing qualities of her
voice.
In fact. each and every member Of the
sextette deserves special mention.
MISS Olive. first alto; Miss Jeannette
and Miss Marguerite. mozzo sopranos. and
Miss Marie Louise. second soprano. ALI
sang exQuisitey.
one OF the chief features of the enter
tainmont was the child impersonations of
Nils Marguerite. They were nothing short
OF marvellous. Her exceptional command
over her voice and wonderful understand
ing OF childish character producing ap-
piause that could hardly be hushed.
The accompamst and second soprano
Miss Marie Louise, has voice OF ex-
quisito sweetness and as soft as the cooiny
OF dove. hut no one of the six shows TO
as much advantage, individually. as while
helping TO compose the sextette.
| Ihs perfect blending of the six voices Is
remarkable. They seem to have been made
oy nature to sing together, and when they
rad sung 'Estudiantna, by Lacome they
were eoailed again and again by the
yociferous applause OF the enraptured an.
dience ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-26
BUFFALO STREET SEWER.
An important Drain for the Second
and Third Mardn,


The Buffalo street sewer. the plans and
specifications for which were reported Ia
inc council last night by the city engineer.
ana by the council referred to the, board Of
puohc works. is most important public
Improvement and one that will be OF in
caiculaole benefit to a. section OF the city
winch has hitherto continually complained
VI lack OF drainage. This proposed sewer
VIII extend from Mckinney avenue chiefly
aione bunalo street and empty into Buffalo
psyou az point nearly mile distant from
ne lest feature about this /,oposed I'm
proysment, so far as the city Is ,.oncsrr ,
- .nat from tho fact that Il viii drain 81,
,ensiye holdings of both the International
ana Great Northern and Gulf Colorado ana
santa re railroads. each OF thess orno ra1
lions WIN contribute so literally toward the
expense OF the work that the contract viii
not cost the city more than one-ha,, -,
what such an undertaking wouli COST M = :
other and less favorable conditions.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-26
RAILWAY TRACKMEN.
A Reunion to he Held Here Ne:
Week.

A Reunion to he Held Here Next
Week.
The Brotherhood OF Railway Trackmen
Of America met Sunday afternoon a.
8 o'clock at Union Labor hall Division
Chief George Powers presided. with secre-
tary Glothro In charge Of the minutes.
There was large attendance and lot
OF business Of special Importance to the or
ganization was transacted.
A motion was carried to have grand
rally OF railway trackmen in this city on
the second Sunday in November at Union
Labor hall. Invitations will be sent out
to all trackmen operating whiting a ra-
dius OF 100 miles OF Houston, whsther
union men or not, to go in this rally and
make it al big event. An enjoyable time
is promised all who attend.
This order has not been in past years in
very prosperous condition, but it is now
improving very rapidly, and there are over
100 well-organized lodges with four organ
tiers nowin the field making the future
OF the order an assured success.
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terested in the president, Mrs. Logan lost
no time in going to the White House.
When the president appeared in the east
room, Evangelina chung nervously to Mrs.
Lcgan's hand. Her large eyes were fixed
on the face OF the president rs he ap-
preached the group, with : ost serious
expression He had barely left the cabinet
meeting. smile lighted his countenance
as he greeted Mrs. Logan and he looked
inquiringly at her companion.
Mrs. Logan promptly presented her little
ward.
This, Mr. President, Is Erangelina cis-
neros"
Mr. Mckinley extended his large and
shapely hand. Evangelina clasped It tim
idly In both Of hers. stood close to him
and gazed up into his kindly face Tears
caGne to her eyes Her lips tremblod. She
sought to speak. but the words ,a'.ed to
take form. Here at last was the ;.cme Of
her ambition, the highest contrast to her
life in the Casa de Recojdas.
There were Weyler md a prison, here
were 'el presidente' and freedom Here
was the opportunity she had anticipated
and SO eagerly longed Tor 10 plead for
Cuba TO the president. Her lips moved in
silence; it was her eloquent e-es which
spoke. The president understood und re-
turned responsive pressure OF the little
manu- which nestled IN MS,
After a few moments Evanyelipa recov-
cred her self possession ana talked fluently
in Spanish. pleading COR the women and
children OF Cuba, who, like herso,f, have
learned to fear the wrath of the Spanish
government. The president DID not UNI
derstand, OF course, though later the words
OF the little girl were repeated to him by
an interpreter.
When the interview came 10 an end
Evangelina said that II vas the proudest
moment OF her life to stand face 10 face
before the president OF the United States.
The great demonstration Saturday night
IN Convention hall drew $4,000 citizens
from their accustomed haunts. Not all
could get into the hail. of course, bat they
were there to attest their sympathy for
the Cuban cause and TO pay tribute OF
girl
Eyangellna, dressed in white silk and
bearing an her hand large bouquet OF
white chrysanthemums, the gift Of Karl
Decker, received an ovation when she an.
pared on the scene.
The High School Cadet Regiment acted
as guard Of honor on the march 10 the
hall. Karl Decker. too. who is a resident
OF Washington, came in Cor a goolly share
OF glory. Prominent speakers rehearsed the
story OF Evangelna's wrongs aEd oompli-
mented Decker for his bravery and daring
in resculng her.