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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19
ANSWERED DEATHS GALL
George h. P. Simmons Fatal Illness al
the Water Department.
SUCCUMBED TO HEART DISEASE
Found Dead In the Buildings
Basement.
WAS ABOUT SEvENTY-SlX YEARS OLD

George II. P. Simmons Of No. SIT
IN the service OF tho Water Depart.
msnt. died suddenly ut the office OF the
department, Sixth and King streets,
about IL. 30 o'clock Friday morning. He
had been complaining of heart trouble
Tor the Past five years, and that allie
tion is supposed to have caused bis
death. He was about ~ years OF age
and had been clerk in the Water De-
partment for about IL years
Mr.. Simmons came down TO tho office
at the usual hour Friday morning and,
from what can he learned, was Az we'll
MS usual. Shortly after IL o'clock he
left the Office, whore he bad been at
work at his desk, and won't to the basu.
ment About half an buur later Philip
Fhrnsn, one Of the department drivers,
had occasion TO 90 to the basement, and
looking about saw MIR. Simmons ap-
parently lifelese body.
He hurriedly reported his discovery
at tho office and messenger WIS sent
for DIR. Yates TIE physician arrived
in few minutes. but found TINT life
was extinct and nothing could he done.
Word was then sent TO Deputy Coroner
Chandler. who had the body removed
TO the late residence Of the deceased.
Mr.. Simmons was one OF the best
known citizens OF Wilmington. lie
was born here and had lived here all Of
his life. In early life be was con
tractor and did great deal OF work in
different parts Of tho city. At oEe time
no conducted u cigar store on King
street, between Fifth ana Sixth, hui
relinquished that business when hv
was appointed to Glerksbip in the
Water Department. He performed his
duties faithfully and was liked by al
with whom he came in contact, hIt
long retention in the Water Department
being proof Of that fact.
lilo wac also prominent member o.
the fire department. He was a charter
member Of the Washington company,
| and bis death leaves only ono Churiei
member, Thomas Mitchell
Deceased Is survived by MIS-. Sim
mons, who was ISIS Margsry N. Bul
lock; also by three sons. two daughters
ID grandchi ldren and seven great grand
children. His sons are Director William
Simmons of tho Street and Sewer De
1artment, George II. Z. Simmons, Jr.
and John Is. Simmons, oil of this city
Tho daughters ara Mrs, James T.
Prentiss of this city and Mrs. Harr!
Horn OF Dayton, o.
Immediately after MIR. Simmons
death Inspector Thomas NJ. Culber
notified the relatives who are IN TIL
city. and James 7. Prentiss went to th
department Office TO look inter the car
of the body.
The funeral took place Monday after
noon. Services were held at his lat
residence, No. SIT Madison street, at
o'cl1ck. Intrment was made at vii
mingtna & Brandywine cemetery. En-
ployes of the Water Department. Hop
Lodge, I. D. o. f., and Washingto
Fire Co. attended the funeral.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19
FIRST BLOOD OF STRIKE
A Lively SCufla Between Miners and
Deputy Sherifi Near Plum Greek,
ONE MAN ACCIDENTALLY INJURED
Horn Was Pushed Into Jacob
Motifs Face.
A SEVERE CUT OVER HIS RIGHT EYE

Piitsburg. Pa, Aug. II. The first
hloodshcd during the present miners
strike was that Of Jacob Mott, drum
mer in the Mcdonald Drum Corps.
Tho trouble oGourred about o'clock
this morning near the Plum Creek
tipple.
One thousand strikers left the camp
at Plum Crock at 3 o'clock and divided
into two squads at Center, ono body uf
the marchers going to Center school
house and thu other to tho miners
houses. Tho Center squad was headed
by the Mcdonald Drum Corps. Sheriff
Lowry reached Center about S o'clock.
lilo drove from Turtle Crees by way of
Monroeville, and was met by Deputy
Sheriff Richards and number Of depu.
tics. Tho marcherB we're stopped, and
the sheriff read the injunction order
mado yesterday by the court. He then
ordered the strikers 70 return to their
camp. The men paid no attention to
the order for time, and the drum
corps attempted 10 lead the marchers
past the sheriff and his deputies. The
deputies closed up and moved forward.
headed by the sheriff, and the opposing
forces came together. No blows were
htEuCh duu Hb WbupuuH WtTu UNIV but
there was lively seuiile, during which
a horn in the hands of one OF the band
men was pushad into Jacob Mott e
face, anil be was badly cut over the
right eye. Blood flowed in a stream
from the cash, and tho sight of thu
blood checked tho pushing men. The
sheriff again read the order OF the
court, and ordered the crowd TO dis
perss and appear in court TO morrow tr
make answer to the bill filed. The
men again refused. and Joseph Brown
was particularly PRONOUNCED in bis on
position. lie was threatened with
arrest, and after considerable argument,
during which he asserted his right Il
he on the public road, Wrish Bieling
ham ana the hand again tried TO force
their way past the sheriff and his depu
ties. This deputies again closed W
and moved forward. More pushing
and showing followed. The deputies
pushed anead, crowding ana pushing
the strikers hack until both bodiei
were closely packed. and it looked fol
time ns il serious trouble would fol
low. Sheriff Lowry again ordered then
TO dispense and threatened them with
arrest IL they did not instantly obey,
After some hesitation, the striker
turned and marched back to camp
closely followed by tho sheriff and hi
deputies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Hall OF the Washington Fire Co.,
No. Z. -...
Whereas, Death having summoned
from our midst our late fellow. member,
George ii. p. Simmons, we feel con
found regret at hiB departure from this
life; therefore lie 1t
Resolved, That the death OF George
II. L, Simmons takas from our ranks
a charter member, pioneer OF 1870,
who always identified himself for tho
best interest Of our company-oue to
whom We point with pride as true
type of honest manhood, an example
worthy tho emulation OF all, and that
his kindly advice and counsel in our
affairs will be missed, is but Il vague
expression OF our sentiment. Az a fire.
man and citizen his career was marked
with an honesty Of purpose that On.
deared him TO large circla of frien d.
who will miss his genial presence and
mourn tho luss uf Jruo friend. There
fore be it further
Resolved, That we condona with the
family OF the deceased in their loss,
and that copy OF these resolutions ha
cent them. that the apparatus OF this
company 10 lrapei for period OF &c
days, also that these resolutions be
spread upon our records and he pub.
lished in tho Morning News and
Every Evening, daily papers of this city.
Frank j. Niedermnier,
Andrew J. Niedermaier,
.am George W. SBsse.
Trustees.
Wilmington. Del. AUG. Ia. 1897
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19
micHAEL HaKRIrY DEAD.
Demise OF n Former wiimin:tonian d
philadelphia.

Demise OF n Foriner Wiimin.tonian In
Philadelphia.
Michael IiBrrliy, father OF William
r. llarrity, former chairman OF tho
Democratic National Committee, died
on Saturday afternoon Mt his residence,
No. 1908 North Eighth streot, Phila-
delphia, in the S0th yonr of his age.
Mr.. Harrity was born in the County
Donegal, Ireland, in June, 1913. When
he was about 90 years old be came to
the United States and settled in Will
mington. A few years afterwards he
married Miss jane a. McGrenrn, who
was ALEC born in the County Donegal,
ireland.
Mr.. Harrity was engaged in MORGAN
tile business for a short time, having
kept shoe store in Wilmington. lie
afterwards became builder aud en-
gagged in real estate operations in q
modest way. In 1876 he became totally
blind az tho result Of unsuccessfu
operations for the removal OF cataracti
formed on both of his eyes.
In 1880. his two Sous, William II.
and James 4. Harrity, having prev iouslJ
settled 10 Philadelphia, the former al
practicing lawyer and the latter il
ubTCdDtile uubinbtb, hr, ildIrlby uno
HIS family removed to Philadelphia
where they have since reHided. Abou
four years ago Mr.. Harrity met with
surious accident, receiving such sever
injuries as to contine him TO his he'd
and room for nearly year. His robus
constitution enabled him to recove
almost bis former good health an,
strength, although the injuries loi
him permanently lame. Recently III
met with another accident, due 10 hi
blindness, having fallen down fligh
Of stairs. His phyaicisn 10 of the opin
ion that internal Injuries together will
the great shock TO his nervous system
by the fall caused general and rap;,
breaking down OF bis health which
soon terminated In his death.
Mr.. Harrity took quite nm active par
10 public affairs in Wilmington. unit
tue loss of sight, since which time b
has naturally led retired life. II
loaves to survive him a daughter, Mis-
Maggie j. Iarrity, in addition TO hl
two sons. Mrs. Hnrrity dsd IN March
1888. The funeral took place yester
day morning. with solemn requiem mas
at St. Malachi'a Church at y. 80 O'Clock
Internent was made at Cathedral GENE
| terry,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Ira Powell, the 15.yoars old son of r.
+. Powell of M. III French street, has
a popularity about one Of his wrists
which his parents are unable to ex-
plain. Water exudes frum the wrist in
summer and winter. whether there be
any exertion or not. Ii comes from the
wrist in tho game manner as ordinary
porspratior, hut in larger quantities.
The other wrist ia normal, anil no in
convenience is felt from tho ooe which
contains the Spring" except the
trifling annoyance from the constant
flow of water. Tho bog 10 perfectly
healthy aud is employed at Frank S.
Dure's harness establishment No. All
Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19
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THE same u ID H1Y.

Advancing. a-alaneing,
The sGnbeams out Of heaven lancing,
The tide beneath green shadow trancing
With sweet delay.
Wild voices through the forest falling.
The wood thrush to the wood-thrush calling
The same old way.
Allowing, ALLOWING,
Its showers OF dew each low bough THROWING
In storms of fragrance round you going
With toss and sway.
Murmur of bees in blossom swinging,
And children's cries more sweet than sing
ing,
The same old way.
A.tlushing, a-gushing,
The roses on their red stems blnshing
Before they close, with soft AIR hushinr
The dying day,
And all the woody ways discover
Down glimmering depths a lass and lover
The same old way
-Harper's Bazaar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Now brunswick, n. j., Aug II. =
The corpse of William Croksm, cato
man who was employed by the Penn
sylvania Railroad Co. wes found to-day
lying on the railroad tracks at the
Bayard street crossing. 1t is thought
that be was murdered. Nearly svery
bone in his bohy is broken, and there
is an ugly cut on the back Of his head.
The pockets Of his clothing were turned
inside out. lie was paid of yesterday
afternoon. Last night he had his nay
envelope in his pocket, and the fact
that il is missing leads tho police to
believe that he was robbed, then muir
dered, and his corpse put on the track.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19
SPORTING NOTES.

Star Pointer, the great PAGER, lowered
its record from 2.02la to 9, Ola3 at Buff.
falo on Saturday.
Eddie McDuifee OF Boston on Satur.
day broke the mile bicycle record oil
l.39 10, his time being Lbs l-5.
Young Critic" and Charley" Nc.
keerer will probably box IL rounds at
the Olympic Club, Delaware county,
Pa, on September 7th.
Thomas FLANAGAN, brother of the
famous hummer throwor, James Elan
nagan, threw the l2.pouud hammer l6a
feet inches on Saturday. The longest
previous throw was lie feet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19
Wilmington, Del, Aug. 10. 1897.


Is, like u sweet voice, IAN excellent thing in
woman. Where 1t does not exist naturally
it may be impaired by artificial means.
"Glenns Sulphur Soap removes all the I'M
pleasant effects Of dust aud Precipitation,
celebrating hlotches. tan ana all other dis.
colorations of the skin; more than this, it
rivca healthy TIM to the cheeks. and a
lustrnus whteness and moothness to the
neck and arms. 1t is the fashionable Co.'S
yuuches for its haTmlessness, 10 lady need
he afraid 10 Use it. Beware Of counterfeits.
Sold by druggists. \ iitting toilet accom-
Juniment Is "Hilrs Instantaneous Hair
Dye" which changes gray or any obnoxious
color to beautiful black or brown in the
space Of a few minutes, and contains no
mineral poison.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

John G. Pennewill died at his resi-
denco, No, 70G West street, on Sunday
of typhoid fever. iie was an employe
Of the Delaware railroad, having been
n brakeman 10 Conductor Charles +.
Sherburue's crew. lilo had also acted
as extra baggage mastsr and extra con.
tiuetor. Mr.. rennewll was son Of tho
late John G. fennewill Of Dover, and a
brotherin law of Senator Il. K. Ken.
ney, Mrs. Kunney being his sister. Mr.
Pennewill married sister of DIR.
Josephine NJ. L. White, and his wife
and two children survive him. lie
was member Of the Young Mop's
Democratic Club and Of Lafayette
Lodge, a. +. A. NJ.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Simla, Hindostan, Aug, l6 The
Amer Of Afghanistan has issued a
flrmap, forl'iading his subjects to Join
the rebels who ara in arms against the
Indian government, and tha Afghan
governor of Khost has been ordered to
puniah the AfRhana whu have heen
raiding camo!s belonging to the Tochi
Punitive expedition. European and
native reinforcements have been ordered
to Kuhat Immediately, in order to
overawe tho Afridis. 1t is rumored
that the Orakzais have risen in arms.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Andrew Krause, nlias Albert King,
said 10 he professional pickpocket,
who Ia known all over tina country and
who escaped from Sheriff Casey Of
Kent county, Md, two months ngo
whila on his way 10 Jail. was arrested
in Paramount Park, Philadelphia, by
Detectives Murray and Tall on Satur-
day afternoon. flo was sudeavoring.
the detectives say, to go through the
crowds attending the hoat races whep
aifesta6. Yesterday morning Magis.
trate South helu the defendant to await
the action Of the Maryland authorities
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Late Saturday night James Shields
found the dead body Of man about Gu
years of age lying at the junction Of
the State and New Castle ruads The
police wers potified and took it to the
morgue. The man had a light gray
mustache and was poorly dressed. There
was nothing on tho clothing that would
lead to Identification. The body was
identified as that Of Andrew Mackey
Of this city. The mans identity was
discovered just as preparation for burial
was being made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19
THREE MONTHS IN JAIL.
Mary Potter's Heavy Penalty for Commit
ting nm Assault.


ting nm Assault.
Mary Potter, colored, was arraigned
in the municipal court Monday on
the charge OF committing murderous
assault on Annie Perkins at the latter's
house, No. Mechanic street. on Sat
urday afternoon. According to the
testimony, tea cup, bricks and grass
cutter figured in the assault Mary
Epps, In giving her evidence, remarked,
IN tellin' the truth, am I've got
to die. !" DIR. Joyce said he examined
the Perkins woman's shoulder and
found cut. which had evidently been
produced by some sharp instrument.
The wound is not dangerous. The as
aailant was fined $50 and committed to
jail Tor, three months
CHARLES Wilkinson was charged by
Thomas Carlisle with molesting young
men aud girls in Silverbrook on Satur
day night and at previous times. There
wefe several witnesses, who corrobor-
atetl CarliHlo's testimony. lie deoietl
having any avil intentions. lilo said be
came from Philadelphia about week
ago and had been looking for work
He was fined 81.
Iioslie Finney and William HAZEL
we're charged with committing an an.
sault on Alexander Wilmington at Ninth
and Bennett streets on June lst Win
nipgton, 10 his testimony, said HAZEL
bad threatened to kill him. Charles
Lyons, aged IA years, said Finney had
t,htl him that he had nearly killed a
man on Ninth street ami would kill
him il he ever got tiold of him again.
Hazell took thn stand and said be did
not aee Finuey assault Wilmington and
did not know VINO committed the as,
aaut. a fine of $40 was imposed il
each case.
Arthur Smith, who was accused OIL
attempting TO tap the till at George
W. Dorsey's store, at Nineteenth ant
Market streets. on Friday, was fined $40
the charge being disoriierly conduct.
Park Guard Duyid Patterson of Elder
Park charged William L., Atldix IL New
Castle with stealing So OF his chickens
on saturday afternoon. He WIS held il
$500 bail to answer at the upper court
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Chester, Pa, Aug. Is "A retentive
memory was displayed by Officer
O'1oulo Of this city when be arrested
Willard salisbury, a big colnred man,
wanted in FELTON,, Dol, for an assault
alleged to have been committed on
Constable Cooper of that town, over u
year ago. While Cooper was arresting
Saulsbury's brother at that time viii.
lard Is said to have hurled cubble
stone, which nearly fractured the Off.
GERS skull. From tho description fur.
nshed at the time O'Toole recognized
willard, who at first denied his iden-
tity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Shanghai, China, Aug. IA. Tho pre-
liminary contract for tho indemnity
loan OF GIG, 600. 900 1850. 0C0, 000l which
tho llooley syndicate has been nego-
tiating with Sheng Ia Jon. was signed
yesterday on the same terms as offered
by tho Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank
namely 8 per cent at % years, besides
giving the syndicate the option 10 con-
struct the Shanghai. 500. Chow railway.
II is rumored that the Belgian Loan
has collapsed. ..-.- s...o
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Emmett #. Stidham, who was coroner
of New Castle county from 1854 To 1856,
will be "A candidate for the Republican
nomination for sheriff next year. He
is not alone in the field, however. for
thu following men have already begun
to look with longing eyes towards tho
Republican nomination: Samuel Me.
Daniel aud OK United States Marshal
Henry G. Mahaffy OF this city, James
MeRillIgap of Brandywino hundred and
John Taylor of New Castle hundred.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

The body of a man ahout 30 years
old, and dressed, 10 gray plaid suit
WAS found floating in tbs river at
Penn's Grove on Saturday afternoon.
Coroner y. j. Torton Waved the body,
and deemiug an inquest unnecessary
turned it over to an undertaken for
burial. On the body we're found copy
of Philadelphia paper of August 10th,
a brass key with the tag No. IA thereon,
II bunch Of 10 keys and a Chinese
laundry check,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Tho tug r. b. Little and tho barge
Marie. which were seized by Deputy
United Statcs Marshal Reardon on
the complaint of the Morris IL Cum
Minis Dredging Co., owners OF the
dredge No. IL, which was run into
while at work IN Dan BAKER Shoal on
Wednesday last, mas been released, the
matter having been compromised.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

A party of residents and visitors in
Jacksonville, Fla. last Thursday night
visited the gunbuat Wilmington, which
was in the harbor, and were entertained
by the officers Of the boat. Lieut.. L..
Calvin Bertolette Of this CRY assisted
in making things pleasant io- the
guests.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

In Magistrate Daley's court MONDAY
morning. Amos Beale, who was chargn,!
with the larceny Of bag of apples, tho
property of Charles Guest Of Brandy
vino hundred, on Saturday night or
morning, was held 10 5000 bail
for tho upper court. Harry Messimer
and Robert Ewton we're each fined 81
for truspassing on MIR. Guests place
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Tho stenmer Flsur De Lis of Phila.
deiphia, with - passengers on board.
Gprang leak Saturday night ana had
to he bpached at Cape May Sunday
to save her, The passengers were taken
to l.ewes, The boat was built in this
city in 1891 and may be brought here
for fenairs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Mrs. Lydia Wolff. wife OF William
Wolf, died at Franktord, Pa, On Sat.
utdaT Fuuurai services were held
1T : . clock Tuesday afternoon at the
residence Of her daughter, Mira CiarenGs
Waters, No. Gl5 East Tenth street.
this city. Tho interincnJ was made al
LomDdrdy Cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Bishop Becker Of Savannah, who
was formerly of this city, has received
a letter from Rome informing him that
his plans relative to division of the
diocese have been approved and his
action is Sustained. This settles n
controversy which arose among the
CLERGY 10 bis dioceae
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19
An International Championship

Chicago, H., Aug. Il. - Tommy
White has signed articles to 90 to Eng
land to box Nunc Wallace, the English
lg6.pound champion. before the Ma
tonal Sporting Club of London. This
light will he 20 ruunda, and for 81. 600
side, large purse and tho interna-
tonal l26-pnund championship.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Del Norte. Col, Aug. IA. "A messen
ger from Summitville has brought bows
of a powdor explosion, which occurred
in the lower workings of thu little
Annie mine, at Summitville, by which
three men lost their lives. Foreman
Robert John la one of the dead. Tho
explosion caused cavo-in, and the
men were sutIocated before they could
be renched. ..-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19
Girense Applications.


NOTICE.. MICHAEL LYNCH,
IN thu tenant and occupant of tho housn situ-
aied 1T tho northeast cornerot Cedar aud Brown
streets, III the Eleventh ward ii the city ~
Wilmington, county Of New Castle and state ot
Delaware In Incompetence with the requirements
OF the acts OF the General Assembly in suuh case
made and provided do hereby give notice that l
shall apply in writing TO the Court Of Goneral
Sessions OF tho Peace and Jail Delivery VI the
state OF Delaware. Ia and for New Castle
county.on MONDAY. tho .Uth day OF September,
A. ID, 1877 being tho next term Of said court Tor
licer3o Tor said house as an inn or tavern, for
the sale thcroin OF Intoxicating liquors In less
quantities than one quart, To be drunk on tho
premises, and tho following respectable citizens
OF said ward, at least twelve OF whom are SUB.
stanttal frde holders al said ward, recommend
the said application, viz
VIA, Victor hawke, Potter TyrelI,
danes 'eeney, SAniuelJ. Meredith,
James lyrell, Robert book,
Daniel ~caEnell, Patrick j seery,
Peter Golden, Charles a. Danz,
". NiOhl, II. 7. tnney,
Augustus Schnefer, Patrick Heney,
owen j. IIession, Joseph j. Ryan,
llnbert Cassidy, II. shannon,
james Geoshy, harlea Hawke,
lhUs j.. Ryan, Michael Kelley,
Frank L. Cromey, A. 4, Wright. v,
MICHAEL LYNCH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19
Wilmington orern cub.

Tho Wilmington Opera Club will
hold meeting during the first week in
Septemher to consider the adrisahility
Of giving an opera some time 10 No
vembar. Tho club will probably take
up either "The Mikahon or Chimes
of Normandy" 1t may end its exist
once with the current year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

After breakiug window in rear
door Of Pneodore II. Armstrong; gen-
oral store at Newark Sunday thieves
entered the store and stole about 500
worth of shoes aud clothing. They did
tho work undisturbed and no clue has
been discovered as to their identity,