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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
A Sport-Loving Officer.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
Col. Zenas R. Bliss, WHO has just been
made a brigadier gehfraf,,in the regular
army was for several years commander at
Fort Hays, Kan, where he is we'll remem-
bered for his many exceptional qualities.
He was an enormously fat man. Weighing
more than 800 pounds, and had the pro-
verbal good nature faaatsdurks in avoir-
dupois. He was a great sportsman and q
fine shot with both shotgun and rifle. He
loved to hunt prairie chickens, and always
went into the fields. seated In a low ba-
rouche with a soldier for driver. When
his dogs came to a "poine'! he would have
the driver put his horses ahead of the
dogs and flush the sgaffe. at which he
would shoot without dismounting from the
carriage. 1t was a great privilege among
the private soldiers to- bea permitted to go
with the colonel as a,,driNer. He inyaria-
bly, had q comfortable supply of snake an
tidote under one Of the seats, and was al
ways careful TO antidote the driver every
time he antidoted himself At short dis
Bliss was undoubtedly the champion of the
army. A Kansas City man once saw him
win every dollar in the pockets of the Off
Gers of his regiment at picnic, where
shooting was made part OF the program
He put a silver half dollar In a forked
stick at q distance Of seventy-fye yards
and offered to wager that he could hit 1t
with an ordinary army rifle. The young
lieutenants fell over each other in cover
ing that bet, and when the gun cracked
they lost. 1t tIckled the colonel SO i'm
mensely that he spen all he had won and
and certain friends from Hsys City q sup
per- There never was regular army OH
Ger who possessed 80 much OF the love OF
his subordinates ~ Col. Bliss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
TROPHY FOR A BATTLE SHIP.

Bronze Statue of Winged Victory Pre-
scented to the massachusetts.
The United States battle ship Massachu-
sets was yesterday formally presented
with a trophy from the commonwealth
after whom she was named, in the shape
of bronze figure of Winged Victory. The
unwilling and presentation took place on
the ship. In the presence Of about one hun
dred prominent citizens. The EXERCISES
part of the celebration Of the anniversary
OF the battle of Bunker Hill-were brief
and simple. Gov. Wolcott made the pre-
sentation address, and, while speaking,
pulled the cord attached to the drapery
which yelled the figure, and thus revealed
1t, while national salute of twenty-one
guns was fired.
Secretary of the Navy Long accepted the
gift of the commonwealth on behalf of the
government.
The figure of Victory was modelled by the
noted sculptor, Bella L. Pratt. The figure
is five feet six inches in height. and seven
feet from tip to tip of wings. The head is
poised proudly, and the eyes look fearlessly
straight ahead. The mouth and chin are
firm and misunderstanding. She holds q
sword in her extended hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
NO CONCLUSION REACHED.

Republican Senator's in Conference
over Rates of Two Schedules.
The republican members of the Senate
finance committee were in session until
after IL o'clock at the Arlington Hotel last
night. Two important schedules of the
tariff bill-that relating to tobacco, which
has been passed over by the Senate tenn
porarily, and that relating to fax, hemp
and 1ute, which Is next in order in the
bill, were under consideration. Most of
the time last night was given up to hear
ing representations from senators who are
interested in these two schedules
Mr.. Fairbanks of Indiana made a strong
plea for the retention of the Senate rates
on the Sumatra wrapper and the Havana
filler tobacco, which are the same as those
in the present law, and spoke in opposi-
ton to the House rates, which are 50 cents
per pound higher on the wrapper and 30
cents per pound higher on the filler tobacco
than those proposed by the Senate bill
The senator took the side of the cigar
makers In the controversy, pointing out
the Importance Of the industry and the
harm which he believed would befall il and
those engaged therein should the higher
rates prevail.
Senators Hawley and Hoar of Massa-
chusetts submitted arguments in support
OF the House rates, contending that the
proposed increases were so slight as not
to injuriously affect the amount Of trade
that is now done.
The Senates reduction Of the duty on flax
as proposed by the House met with strong
opposition from Senator Davis of Mime
sofa. He made an urgent plea for more
protection in the interests of farmers in
the west who raise the raw material from
which the flax is manufactured in the
hopes of building up the industry.
Representative Stewart of New Jersey,
who represented the manufacturers, was
also present and contented himself with
listening to the observations made nv the
opponents of the rates proposed by the
Senate on the raw material. Vice President
Hobart and Senator SeweI who are in
terested In the committees action on the
flax schedule, were also at the meeting
The members of the committee came to
no final conclusion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
HOFFMAN INQUEST RESUMED.
Additional Evidence in Regard to the
Quarrel at the Office.

Additional Evidence In Regard to the
Quarrel at the Office.
The Hoffman inquest was resumed yester-
day in San Francisco, with Chief OF
Police Lees on the witness stand. The let
tiers offered by the witness, and which had
been taken from the person Of the de-
ceased. were lead to the jury. They did
not tend to elucidate the mystery
The bank books Of the firm, which had
been kept by Figel, were read to the jul
rors, and showed that Figel kept two ac-
counts. and had deposited sums to his own
account during January and February.
amounting to over $4,000.
NJ M. Rice stated that he was satisfied
Figel was not one of the two men whom
he saw standing in front Of Hoffman's Of
flee on the eve of the tragedy.
James Maloney stated that he saw two
men arguing in front Of Hoffmans Office
about $3.50 clock that evening, and heard
one say to the other:
Come in, you, and I will settle
with you
The other replied that there was nothing
to settle, but both went into the Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
UP TO THE FLAX SCHEDULE.
Progress of the Senate UDon ii
Thrift Bill.

THrfM BIZ.
The Senate made greater progress yes
terday on the tariff bill than any day since
the debate opened. Two entire schedules.
covering twenty pages, were completed,
namely. schedule H, on spirits, wines and
beverages, and schedule l, on manufac-
tured cotton goods. This brings the Sen
ate to the flax schedule, with the import
ant wool schedule standing next.
The portion of the bill passed yesterday
is substantially the same as that reported,
all committee changes being unimportant,
while the opposition amendments of Mr..
Jones of Arkansas and Mr.. Vest were sys-
temaucally rejected by majorities varying
from five TO ten. Mr.. Allison secured the
addition of a new paragraph to the cotton
schedule, with view to compromising the
cotton manufacturers for the recent &C.
ton of the Senate in placing raw cotton
on the dutiabie list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
Leave to Land cnble Refused.

The President has refused permission to
the Compagne Francois Cables Tele-
graphique to land the new cable of that
company at Cape Cod. or indeed anywhere
on the United States coast. The question
that was raised through the French am
tassador as to the power Of the federal
government to deny admission to the cable
will be referred to the Attorney General
for an opinion, but meantime the executive
branch Of the government holds to the
doctrine that such landing can be only
by express authorization of Congress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.

Minister Powell, Appointed to Haiti
Among the Successful,
The Senate yesterday confirmed the fol-
lowing nominations:
William f. Powell of New Jersey to be
envoy extraordinary and minister plenipo-
Tertiary Of the United States to Hayti.
Second Lieut.. George Richards, United
States marine corps, to be first lieutenant.
Stephen j. Weekes of Nebraska, to be
register of the land office at O'Neill, Neb
Postmasters-Verlin NJ. Scott, at Salt
vile, Va; LuZerne p. Harper at Suffolk,
Va; May Mosby Campbell, at Warrenton,
Va: William c. Smith, at Bowie, Tex; E.
B. Atterbury, at Conanche, Tex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
A Vessel for Alaskan Waters.

At the request Of the superintendent Of
the coast survey, the construction bureau
of the navy will draw up plans and speci-
fcations for steamer authorized to be
built for the exclusive use of the coast
survey in Alaskan waters. Congress has
appropriated SIS, 600 for this vessel, and
has limited the cost to $125,0O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
FOR THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
A Proposed Expenditure of Half
Million by This Government.

Million by This Government
A bill was reported by Senator Thurston
from the committee on international expo
sition yesterday. providing for the repre-
sentation Of this country at the Paris ex-
position Of 1900. AS reported, the bill pro-
vides for commissioner general. at a sal
airy of $4,000 a year; an assistant commits
sioner general, at 5000, and ten scientific
experts. at 81. 500 e. year each. Provision is
also made for the proper representation of
this country in the exhibit of the EXPOSE
ton. The total expenditure Is limited to
$5UO,UOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
HIS MISSION SUCCESSFUL.
Ex-Secretary Fosters Negotiations
With Russia Regarding the Seals.

With Russia Regarding the Seals.
A cablegram received at the State De-
partment from ex-Scretary Foster, who
has been at ST. Petersburg engaged in ne
ROTATIONS with the Russian government for
the better protection by mutual agreement
of the seal life in the North Pacific and
Bering sea, announces the complete sue
cess of his mission. The commissioner is
now on his return to the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
Claim. Amount Of Policy.

Virginia Day. widow Of the late Francis
e. Day. today filed a suit here against the
Masonic Mutual Benefit Society Of Indiana,
claiming the payment Of n 900 on q policy
taken out by her husband and made paya.
BILE. she claims. to her. She IL represented
by Attorneys Ralston & Siddona.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
Jail for Three Month.

Thomas Madden. charged with assaultiug
and striking Alfred Major In the head with
stone. was today sent to jail for three
months by Judge kimball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
Marriage Licen.es.

Marriage licenses have been granted TO
the following: White-Wm. +. Kidd and
Georgia Winsor.
coiored-Jchn H. smoot and Eliza L.
Simms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
Give. Wtaow Life E.t.t..

The will Of the late Simon Coblenzer.
dated May 3. 1895. naming his widow.
Bertha CobleEzer. as executrix was filed
today. The estate Is given to Mrs. Coblen-
ger for life. and at her death II IL to he di-
vided equally among their children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

WANT ads. in The Star Day because
they bring ansWeeaL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

Sc for the Rubber Bathing Caps that will cost
w you &c elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

| SdNC for the Ladies' and Children's Canvas
Shoes, with rubber soles All sizes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

Sn AZ for the young ladies' 2-piece Lawn
~n''O Suits lace trimmed. Sizes to Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

50 00 for the Boys 2piece White Linen Duck
~S'>O SHIFTS, braided Sizes 6 to IL years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

| Sn zE for the baby's $2.4S christening robes
~h'Ho Dainty garments with deep ruifies Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
Mothers DaV,

Special prices tomorrow for the
Boys Sunday Shirt Waist and other
needs for smaller boys and girls.
Em<, TO- the 75c Laundered Shirt Waists of
W. White Linen with plated front and cor
| rect collar and cuffs. Sizes to IA years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

Sn DO for the little boys s1.6s Kilt Suits
Choice of grass linen and percale
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

h2c for the children's Sc Summer Dresses In
white and colors. Lace and embroidery
trimmings months to 4 years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

CSc for good White Chamois
Mousquetaire Gloves, and only Soc
for best, with two clasps.
GTSl for the 4button White Glace Kid Gloves
and the s-button White Suede Mousauetaires
Guaranteed-ftted at our risk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
Mems Corner.

High grade Expensive
Underwear at reduced
prices.
SIC for the 81 and sl-2s Glove-fit.
ting Ribbed Lisle Shirts and
Drawers, with silk stripes in colors.
Then come the Summer weight Atwood
ULdergarments, in natural and white.
And then the Fancy Balbriggan Shirts
and Drawers. In brown and white
stripes. All sizes. SIC for choice.
Mems Corner. ...... 18th st. entrance
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Sunday Millinery, etc.

DE Duyer Just from New Yorkwith and Fancy
and inches wide worth 75c yard only 2, cents
at &c and worth New white and fanc,
ana Large Shape Hats instead 5oc MANY other ba2
for you by morning ~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS All ready
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

SZ.lY. for Grass Linen Skirts SIM
liar to those described above.
OTne only difference is In the material and In
the addition Of larger pearl buttons the pockets.
For Waists see aboyeD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

pic for the baby's 25c Null Caps Tight
nttiDg. with lace ruehe and cluster tucks.
Re for the chldren's 19c Ribbed Waists. with
Two rows Of buttons. Soc for Soc Cambria
''Umbrellx" Skirts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

the writer Why the Palals Royals
"a mornings shopping tomorrow
S1 OS for Ladies' and Misses Navy Flannel
Costumes, with white braid trimming
We know Of them elsewhere at 1925
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

4Sc for the latest and best of zoe
Shirt Waist Sets.
GThey have large front studs and cuff buttons
OF white enamel, With anchors. flowers and butter
flies OF brigh, co!ors Some with Jewels are rarely
b. autiful, ''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
Headquarters for Bathing Suits.

! on can Know as we'll as does
headquarters for Bathing Costumes
will tell YOU.
Sn o. TO SIS ara the price extremes for Bath
ing Suits of every description. for
Iady and miss Here's for a widow-of Black
sicilian. with white sailor collar white cuffs white
waistband and skirt hem trimmed with black
braid. si-4s the price
81 Or for the Palais Royals Special Made
OF navy and red flannel guaranteed not
10 tad" Artistically trimmed with white brstd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

SA.SO for Parasols and Sun UNI
brellas made to retail at S2.25, $2.5o,
S2.08, $3.50 and 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

oYc is to be Saturdays special
price for choice of the ST. Embroid-
cry 4okes and Collars.
Gyonly 39t- for the zoe Dress Fronts T., From,
lawns in all colors VI 'eno"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

44c for the Ventilating Corsets
usually sold at Csc.
uJLast OF those Nv. B." Corsets at CSC a pair.
Worth more, but reduced In price because sec
onds'
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C0unciI Doing Bnsincss.

Red Wing, Mimi. Aug. ~. The city
council has levied a tax Of $22.WN for
city purposes. The council ordered the
city attorney to commence action
against the Milwaukee railway to re.
cover the penalty prescribed by an
ordinance of the city for the neglect
and refusal "f the company TO place a
flagmnn III ~ Jackson street crossing.
Tho council is also making preparation
to begin Il suit against the company
for refusing 10 vacate Lcvcc street Of
it's tracks and sheds.
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Careless With a Gun.

Little Falls, Mimi. Aug. ~. Miss
Anna Nining, aged twenty-one, The
daughter of {. ii. Nining. a well
known citizen. was shot in the abdo
mel hy the accidental discharge Of a
rife and is probably fatally injured.
She was ~hammcring the trigger Of the
rifle, which was pointed toward her,
when il was discharged. The rife
had lain around the house for yeapI
and vas not known TO have been LOAF
cd.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-09-02

Mystic, Conn. Aug. 2S.-The Univer.
sni ieace Union convention has elect
vi the following officers: President.
aired u. Love, Philadelphia: sccre.
tarE ana treasurer, Charles +. Hast
ings. Philadelphia: corresponding sec
retaries. Mrs. Belva Lockwood. Wash
lnSton. and Mrs. G. V. w. Clark. Mys-
nc: business manager. Miss Amanda
lay, Philadelphia. There were soy.
cnty-hve vice presidents elected ana
hity members of the executive com.
mittcc. "
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convention.

Pittsburg. Aug. 2S. - Coal operators
| of the Pittsburg district have not beeh
asleep during the past few days. In"
impression in certain circles that there
would be no attempt made to start the
mines seems To have been established
for n purpose. and that purpose was
TO divert the attention of h miners
officials. 1t has been definitely decided
10 start several mines along the Wheel
ing division of the Baltimore X Ohio
railroad. The prcliminaries are all
completed and u decisive move can he
expected ut most any time.
1t was given ont that the Cleveland
operators had gOne to their homes for
tn. ostensiblc purpose Of awaiting the
| result of the ST. Louis convention.
Some Of them went. but others did not.
Those remaining behind were
of the newly appointed committee
whose duty it is TO perfect the arrange
mentS for starting some of the mines
and in the end break the strike. One
Of the first moves was TO get in touch
with the railroad companies. The Of
ficials Of the railroads ut once agreed
to cooperate with the operators III
bringing about. If possible. an era of
activity in the coal producing industry
Of the PiitSburg district. The question
of the expense of getting imported Ia
Dor into the district was discussed and
the railroad company agreed to share
its portion of the outlay. After this
agreement was made the work OF
hiring imported labor was taken
charge of by II special subcommittee.
lust when they will be brought into
the district could not be learned.
President Patrick Dolan shook his
head when the question of starting the
mines by the operators was preached.
II don't believe they will make such
an attempt" he said. Il am of the
opinion that they will wait until after
the convention ut st. Louis. Just now
IL would be Il big undertaking tn start
mines in this district with imported
men. Yet they may be sincere i'm their
intentions"
District Secretary Warner does not
anticipate that a general strike will DO
declared AT st. Louis. He says il is
not needed, rs the miners officials are
satisfied with the progress which the
strike is making.
Henry Floershcim Is trying tn get
his miners to go TO work ut the 60-cent
rate. and says they would do so hut
that they fear personal violence. TO
these he made the proposition that he
will care for their families in ease they
are killed.
James Jones 4 Sons posted notices
at their Catsburg and lvil mines to the
effect that the mines would be started
up at the G9-ccnt ratc whenever the
men are willing To go TO work. About
800 miners are affected and a meeting
will be held to consider the PROPOSE
ton.
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CrinIurI I.lhcI Charged.

Bismarck. y. d.. Aug. 2s.-"' -
Moffet. publisher of the Settler wa,
held i'm $1,000 bail Ia the distrlc' com,
on n charge of criminal libel priep,sJ,
by T.. q. Patterson. The alleged i%.
Is contained in a clipping from IN
Grand Forks Plaindealer. puDilsiiea
the Settler, which severely arra.stS
Patterson. The action Is an ou'gioI W.,
OF tile recent wrccking of the .e''''
office.
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NOW IN n
The Old Florence Viii nj SIM
ls Destroyed nv E,-.""te

IL Destroyed ny Fire, ~
saltwater. Mimi, Aug. ~ ,,..
career of twenty years, m,,laa
varying fortunes and MANY ~
tudcs. the Florence mill lies hur,,d 70
meath a mound of it's own ashes whr
its tall brick chimney towers aloft M, INV
n giant monument TO mark tho ros,;''e
place of It's remains. Fire broko "ns.
In one OF the mills and before 1t had
run its course not only the ive.stor1
mill building, but the adjoining freiyI,
house OF the Omaha road were IN
ruins. AS nearly as can he ascertol,aa
the fire started either in the rear NO,
ton Of the basement o. the pronna
floor Of the mill. but by the limo !.
was discovered the entire lower M.
ton of the building was ablaze
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Methodist Conference.

Fairmont. Mimi. Aug. 2s.-The scnt
ann"'l 81 ion of the Marshall dlstrt'
Met lodlst Episcopal conference nas
concluded. The conference was uh,
der the guidance Of Rev. l.. l.. Hans
com. presiding elder Of Redwood fa'S.
Among other matters decided was ".
purchase of u large conference ienl !.
which 10 hold meetings In dlnersn'
parts Of the district. The next sesS0'
will he held at Tracy In November
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Lucky ILLNESS.
Manager stones IndispositIou Led
tn the Rcscue of His Daughter.

te tn" Rcscnc Of His Daughters
New York, Aug. 2S.-Harry G.. Store,
the veteran manager of the Patterson
opera house, became i'll and was
forced to go to his home. which IL
called Rylc Park. on the banks of the
Pnssalc river. q short distance below
the village Of Little Falls. His indis-
position proved the salvation or his
three daughters, Minnie, Bella and
Maude. for be rescued them from
drowning by his opportune arrival
from town. The girls had gone on
for a row on the river and they upset
In twelve feet Of water Just after his
arrival. Although Mr.. Stone Is sixty
years OLD he managed TO reach them
before they sank and saved tbcm
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Wet Ashore In n Fog.

Pert Townsend. Wash. Avg "
The brigantinc Blakcly. thirty days
from Rcring sea. went ashore during
n fog on DunGcncss Spit. one mile DE-
low the light. Capt. McF'ce claims thai
the fog whistle was not blowing. Tne
tug Rrsolute pulled at the Blakely ir
some time but was unable 10 move
her. The sea is smooth and II IS "
lieved the vessel can he fOated at ie
next flood tide.
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4 Rssult az tho Strike.

Dubcrs. Pa. Aug. 2S.-The Buffalo.
Rochester & Pittsburg railway shops
mt this place closed down indefinitcIy
to-day. This is n direct result of the
miners strike. The roads business il
principally hauling coal. and there be
ing no coal for shipment there will he
no need to build or repair cars. Over
200 men are out of employment on this
ccOunt
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IN can
Coid-Biooded Shooting ~
hoes Travelling a." Despe

Coid-Biooded shooting :,
does travelling az Laborpera.
Hancock, Mimi, Aug. De
men were on Il stock train inree
through here on their wav passing
Dakota. When within = Nv North
miles of this town. and iust os Two
train had got TO a high grad. a.sr The
running very slowly. five me- u Was
their appearance in the car made
dered the three to throw anu or.
lands rms being done too sIowl h1e u
sun one Oh me me- was shot throon 70
she left eye, death resulting p,ough
The culprits then threw the hoSn
on the ground and made tho ous
ing two jump off the movi,r IAN
Nothins can be found on the bodr y.
The dead man To Identify him W