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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-01
BLOCK ISLAND.

The guest, at the National recently gave a
most enjoyable progressive whist party.
There were large number of competitors
tor the four prizes and two BOBBY rewards.
Tho first honors were carried off 10y Mrs. 4.
NJ. Randall. OF New York city, secondly Mr..
W. 3. Andrews of Mount Vernon, whilc the
third and fourth prizes We're awarded TO Miss
Mary l.. Bickfori and DR.. ID. l.. Eastman re-
srcctively. The BOBBY prizes wore awarded to
Mrs +. Wooley and Mrs. ID. II. Wheeler
This will probably mark the close.of delight
ful summer season record az tho National.
Mr.. William H. Perry, employed at tho firm
Of Arnold and Maine of Providence returned
home this week
Services were held as usual in tho Episcopal
chapel. st.TAnus by tho sea- sunday morning
and evening. A very pleasing tenor solo was
rendered at the morning service hy Mr.. &. /.
stevens OF Wesleyan. Services VIII be held
next SUNDAY as usual IN the chapel
The fsvor FOR Klondike gold has reached
Block Island. Mr.. clinton ". Pond expects 10
start for the Alaska gold region, early In tho
spring.
Mr. Loren n. Willis who has boon confined
20 his home for several weeks on account Of
severe injuries received ON his vessel is at last
able 20 resume his position rs captain Of his
craft the Edward H. smoad.
Mrs. l.. n. Willis held family reunion at
her residence on sunday last.
Miss Ethel Cooke cf Pawtuckct l. tho guest
OF Mrs. Everett A. Willis OF this place.
The steamer Block Island will make ner last
regular trip between the Island and New
Lond n upon September o. According o. re-
port she will mako special trips upon the l!th
and 18th of the month.
Mr. V. T. Milhkin of Brown University has
been enjoying a few days here a- the gus oi
his sister Miss VI. A. Mnrkin
Mr.. w. Douglass q Providence who has
boon i-~ost AZ the Windsor for long time
past spent Thursday on the island with her
little daughter Nellie.
Mr. siias ward - Providence has been
VI it.ng her mothcr. Mrs. Lucctia Mott. 81
this place
Mr. y. y. Walsh ~ the Providence Betting
Company j. guest at the NOOnsocket House.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-01

half the depth at the former as at the
latter is made the right size to fit the
shoulders. This is bOrdered with wide
insertion OF ecru lace and mounted into
a dark ribbon collar band fastening
little to the side of the front on the
yoke from under the band is gath
cred n deeply scalloped tabot OF inser-
tion. \ deep frill is gathered under the
yoke 10 fall over the sleeves, is bordered
10 correspond, and continues down the
edge OF the back OF the yoke. Suppos-
ing the material chosen Is mousseline.
one yard and three-quarters would
serve. OF this lace. about two and a
half yards of ordinary and two yards
OF insertion would be, j should think
sufficient.
Chiffon rufIlcs seem 10 have taken an
other lease Of life this season. black
ones especially, and short boas OF os-
trich feathers are also worn, but 10 look
well, these must be- OF the best quality.
and are consequently somewhat pro-
hihitivc I'm price 20 the multitude OF
women
Accordion-plcatcd chiffon for frus
having cream lace edge are very
smart trimming for "A dress. I lately
saw one ornamented In this way which
looked charming. the material OF the
gown was q grcladine mounted on tO
rlaDo SIR, bodice of same. fun In front,
made with only four spams-thp shoul-
der ana under arm following the pre-
Nuillng taste. 10 fastened 90 one side.
and down the edge was a frilling OF
black chiffon edged with ecru lace: ruff
iles or the same ornamcnted the wrists
and neck
Old lace is entering again as rcigniug
queen of dresses and mantles alike. and
tho fortunate posscssOr of this enchant-
ing trimming can hrnE ~ forth and
adoru anything upon which they im-
agne 10 Will look well Guipure has
long been used 90 trim mantlcs and
capes, but the present mo ies do not re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-01
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Mooney Sentegced as a Vagrant al
His Own ReQaeSt.

Last night man about 80 years OF
age who gave his name rs Joseph Mooney
went to the police station and asked to
ba sent to tho state worshouse. Ho said
he was out of work and unable To
procure any. This morning IN tne
Seventh District Court before Assistant
Judge Hunter he pleaded guilty to vag-
rnnoy. and was sent TO the state work
house for twelve months
officer sMathewson, shot horse at
tho request of the owner. j. y. Briggs,
last night
officer West arrested Annie Bowen on
"a warrent Tor being a disorderly person.
and this morning she pleaded guilty 20
the charge ana was sentenced TO tho
state workhouse for six months.
This evening the Watchomoket Fire
Company will hold its twentieth annual
election OF officers. Inc PRESENT board
of officers arc very popu lar ana 1t is nov
tnaught thcro will be any change. uu less
by request of the officers themselves
The engineers who are surveying tho
boundary limo between Rhode Island and
Alassaohusetts, are at work in the vicinity
of Luther's Corners. They have been
working on that part OF the limo which
runs easterly from the Zen Mile river
across Taunton Pike 90 Rulin's river,
which IL stri kes at the Waterman avenue
bridge, which il a distance of mile ana
u quarter Many of the stones SGT IN lo63
whom the line was established have dis
appeared.
The marriage intention of George
Elmer Very OF this town and Miss Mary
l.ulma ,Scrihner. OF Cranston have been
recorded ia tho town clerk s oiiico.
During tho month of August returns
Of 20 doaths wrro made 60 tho town clerk.
A petition 81 ynod by "A large number of
taxIayers nnd residents of Warren ave-
nue, ANA the adjacent streets, and the
locality in the vicinity of lngrnham's Cor.
ncrs. will be presented To the Town Coun-
ell this afternoon, asking that the officer
who had been appointed TO patrol that
beaJ during the months of July and
August, be continued as permanent
officer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-01
FACE CRUSHED.
The Terrible Result OF a
College Rush.
Freshman Mangled and Will
Be Marked For Life.
Two OF The Lower Class Cam Out
With Their Legs Broken.

Berkeley, Cal, Sept There will be
40 more "rushes' at the University OF
California if President Kellogg's latest
mandate is obeyed.
Half dazed, his jaw broken his face
a bleeding mass Benjamin Kurtz, a
newly entered freshman was found wan
derng about the campus after the rush
between the two lower classes. In the
struggle some one put his heel in Kurt 5
face, aud as a result no is disiigured for
life, and may have sustained an injury
OF the brain.
An examination showed that "A piece of
flesh had been torn from one nostril.
The upper lip hung only by shred and
the ragged nature of the tear made the
injury the more serious. All the front
teeth were gone. Four teeth had been
Knocked out, and the lower bone in which
.hey had Deen i'm bedded was broken out
with them. Both the upper and lower
Jaws were smashed and the flesh of all
the face crushed and bleeding. There
were two other serious casualties.
FRANK Marshall. freshman. had his right
leg broken just above the ankle
Another freshman named Conlon came
Jut OF the com bat with broken leg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-01
WANSKUCK.
Gold Seekers Heari FrOm-Per-
s0nal and General GOSSIP.

A letter was received here Monday
from Albert Hainsworth, who with
Albert Harris, baker. started for the
klondike some weeks ago. stating they
were in good health and determined TO
push on TO the mines The letter was
written -freHf-ehaRaay,- fnsku. Huins-
worth says he would not exchange places
with any man in Rhode Island. They
expect to come back with millions. tic
did not state how long they would stay
in the klondikc when they got there,
IS he did not know how long it would
sake TO dig. million dollars, worth OF
gold out Of the mines.
Con. MoNulty and Richard Hogan
of River avenue have returr.sd, after
.wo weeks fishing trip. AT Exeter,
x. l., CarI's Pond was the scene of
tine fishing ground. Mr. McNulty .says
1sh was in abundance and all you bad
to do was throw in your line and pull
yut black bass or pickerel weighing all
the way from j To s pounds. Dick
Hogan caught handsome black bass
which tipped the scales at pounds .
yunoes.
Mrs. Thomas Berth and her niece,
Miss kittie McGrath are at Newport
.or the rest Of the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick McLinden Of
Douglas avenue have gone to Block
Island for a weeks recreation.
Miss Hannah Cunningham and Miss
Maggie Sheaban 10th of New York City
are spending "A two weeks vacation with
Mr.. and Mrs. John German of Douglas
avenue.
Miss Rose Rush of New York is visiting
her cousin Patrick Mckenna of Geneva.
John Mcliugh and wife Of Branch
avenue are spending weeks vacation
nt Narragansett Pier.
4 Miss May Gilbert of LangdGn street
Ees returned home after a two weeks
eo!ourn at Block Island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-01

strict themselves TO guipure-any lace
that is good is used, especially "du-
chesse point"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-01
OLNEYVILLE.
A BlcycliSt Covers Himself With
Dust. Glory and Wounds.

Alex Lodge of Manton covered himself
with dust, glory and wounds Sunday.
in a bicycle race, and he is now travel
ing about with his left arm in sling.
Alex rides largo gear ana ho Is AN
bilious 10 be classed among the high
hookers and bo and "a couple OF friends
were indulgiLg in practice brush on
quiet road noar Lymansviilo Sunday al
ternoon. Whom going at a high speed
Alex and ono Of his friends named
George Kirk, Collided.
Both men were thrown TO the ground
ana quite severely injured. Alexis wheel
was wrecked and tho othor WAS slightly
damaged.
THE MANAGER" ARRESTED.
samuel Harris struck town early yes
tcruay morning. He arrived a total
stranger. but ne had taken "a bath Ia tho
channel boforo starting out on tAe
rounds and this seemed TO have peculiar
effect on him and wherever he went he
manifested disposition 10 indulge IN
unwarranted Liberties. lie entered
Parker's drug store at 3 Hartford avenue
and called for drink. The clerk re
fused 70 furnish the desired liquor and
then Harris asked for u cigar. HIS second
request was also denied Harris then
Threatened To help himself ana started
around the counter 20 the cigar case.
took Harris 20 the station and locked
him upon the charge OF drunkenness.
Harris said he was the manager OF n
theatrical troupe which is now travelling
through Connecticut.
BRIEF ITEMS.
Officer Milier of the Sixth station is now
in Toledo, q.
Capt. Leavitt will leave for Old or
chard tomorrow, where he will spend his
furlougb.
The Rough Tand Ready Fire Company
held a practice squirt last evening. The old
machine threw water "a distance OF 2Oi
feet.
The Sixth station police arrested n
woman named Della Smith yesterday on
the charge of keeping speak easy IN
the old quarters Of the Dead Sore Club on
kossuth street.
The funer1, of John Morgon Of Bars
tow street was held from st Marys
church this morning.
Councilman kayanaugh went TO Woon-
socket today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-01
BRISTOL.
The Tax Assessment ani Amount Of
Revenue TO Be Derived.


The amount Of real estate assessed tbs
yoar is So 7SG, 600 against 50, GG0 200 IN
1906 "A gain Of Sl25, 600. gThe amount OF
personal property assessed this year Is
81, 3Sj, 400 against IL, 30j, 500 in 1885, "A
gain Of SIS, 900. The total amount of
property, real and personal, assessed this
year is s., l12. 600. gain of S20i, 600 over
1896 The rate Of tax is SIPS on each
one hundred dollars whrch the sum of
$685. POL 90 as the amount assessed fo-
the annual tax for the present year, n
gain of ~, 624 600 over the amount of tax
for 1896 Last year tho tax rate was 81. so
on one hundred dollars. The Tux books
will be ready for distribution in about
one week.
Mrs Frank Allen and daughter of New
York who have been the month OF
August with Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon ID.
Hatch on Oliver street, return homo this
evening.
At the. meeting of the Rhode Island
Society OF the Sops.of the American Revo-
luton at the rooms OF tho Newport His
torical Society in Newport. Col. ;. Il.
Colt Of Bristol was elected first cice
president
n, Among the ten torpedo Boats whlcn
have been ordered nc Newport Co take
part in the orders issued from the navy
department will be the Stiletto, Cushing.
Porter, and Dupont all built by the
Herreshoffs.
Carl n. Droz, formerly oTganist of tho
First baptist church, Providence has
beon engaged as the regular organist OF
the Congregational church.
Mrs 1nnls who for several years has
Bna f.NV xnt ran
weeks ago left today To take charge OF "a
similar institution in Providence, Miss
Elizabeth uwardwell will fill.the position
made vacant 10y tne..matron.
a small dory capsized at tho mouth Of
Mill Gut stream yesterday. A boy by the
name of Allen who was in the boat would
have drowned but for the timely assist
ance of Henry Grecno who was walking
along the beach. lie plunged into the
stream and rescued the lad.
Tho meeting tonight of those Interested
in forming driving park association
Will Le largely attended as many are
deeply interested in hearing the report
from the committee OF -four appointed at
IA previous nesting TO solicit subscrip
tions.
Mr. Harry +. Lippitt has placed an
order with Saunders and West for cat
boat similar in construction and OF tho
same sizo as tho ons Just finished for his
brother Commodore X. Lincoln Lippitt.
The wedding of John Frederick Duthrie,
formerly of Bristol ana Miss Electa Nj.
Henion of Portland. Oregon, took place at
the residence OF the brides parents last
evening. 1t was ali elaborate affair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-01
DINNER

MHlla gatawny Sufr
Roast Lamb. Mint Sauce.
Mashed Potatoes. Fried Egg Plant.
Creamed Cauiflower. Squash.
Roman Salad
Waters. Cheese.
Apple Pie. Lemon Pie.
Cnffpa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-01
Compete OF Apples.

Make syrup with one cup Of sugar,
one cup of water and a square inch of
stick cinnamon. Boil slowly for ten
minutes. skimming Well Core and pare
eight or ten sharp apples. and cook till
nearly done in the syrup. Then drain
and cook for few minutes i'm the oven.
Roll the syrup till almost like a jelly.
Arfdnge the apples on dish for serv-
ing and fill the core cavities with Jelly
or marmalade. Pour the syrup over
them and put whipped cream round
the base with a garnishing OF jelly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-01
To Stew Ducks.

Half roast duck, put it into a stew
pan. a little beef gravy added if pos
sihle, a few leaves of sage, a small
onion, pepper and salt. Simmer a quar-
ter OF an hour, and skim clean, then
add green peas according TO taste.
Cover close and simmer near half an
hour longer, then drop i'm small piece
of butter, and a little -four; give it one
boil and serve in one dish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-01
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

One size smaller after using Aliens loot
Ease, "A powder TO be shaken into the shoes.
]: makes tight or new shoes feel easy: gives
instant relief TO corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery Of the age. Cures
and prevents swollen feet, blisters callCus
end sore spots. Aliens Foot Ease Is n certain
cure for sweating, hot. aching feet. AT all
druggists and shoe stores, 25c Trial package
tREE by mail. Address, Allen ;. Olmst-d,
'.e Roy, N. y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-01
SIIPPER-

Cold Sliced Lamb. Potato Salad.
Tea Rolls. Currant Jelly
Sliced Pineapple. Fruit Cake.
Tea.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-01
Cheese and Egg Sandwich.

Slice a dozen hard-boiled eggs. Put
layer of eggs i'm a salad dish and CRATE
on a thick covering of cheese; then an
other layer OF eggs. alternating with
cheese, until the eggs are used. Sprin-
kle over the top finely-chopped pickle,
and pour over all mayonnaise sauce,
and again cover with grated cheese.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-01
BREAKFAST.

Cantaloupe.
Steamed Hominy, Sugar ana Cream.
Sirloin Steak. Creamed Potatoes
Egg Puffs. Whole Wheat Bread.
Coffee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-01

THE NEWS SELF EDUCATOR
FEATURE, commencing with "A
series of twenty easily compro-
hended lessons on the mysteries
Of
Evening star., 1897-04-16
BROOkLAND.

Much regret is felt by the congregation of Ro.k
Creek Church and the people In that vicinity at
the recent death Of Rev. Mr.. Williams, second
assistant of Rev. DIR. suck, pastor OF Rock Creek
Church. Mr.. Williams noted for his earnest
work. and was highly esteemed by those who
knew him. He leaves mother and several chill
dIen.
Miss ConseulIi Yznaga has come home for The
Easter holidays.
The priests and students OF the Pauiist Order
nave been conducting Holy week services at ST
Anthcnys Church, and will con; inue 10 do ~
until Faster. The mIsic On these occasions has
been GreSorian chants. which have been sung 10y
the Paulist students.
Mr. and Mrs. William T.. Wiggin OF Boston.
MASS. hav" been the guests of DIR. and Mrs.
Franklin T. Howe.
Miss Alice Windsor of Darnstown. Nd is the
guest OF Miss Lord on the Ruakrr Hill road
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Atnlph Knabe on
Dover street WIS the scene uf a pleasant gath
1ES recently the occasion being ik, celebration nf
their silver wedding. Mr.. and Mrs. knalc re-
cel'et many presents from III 'ir friends. The en-
JoSsntn' OF the evening consisted CT music and
oinclig Among tho>" present we.c Mr.. aid Mrs
albert knabe. Mrs. kolb. Mrs. Neullans Mrs
Neuhas. Mrs. +. Linden. Mrs. !. Linicn Mrs C.
Heurlcks, Mr.. ard Mrs. +. Denis. Mr. and Mrs
J: Ray, Mr.. and Mrs. Christ nian Miss Tilie
Misses Dora and l1en:. Christrnan. Miss Mat;
foliIh Mrs 6. +. Dahc, Miss Bertha K;iabe and
Mr. Oscar knabe
Evening star., 1897-04-16

MrnSum. several lots; $40. Frank Higgins iryis.
tee, Il Webster b. Burictte l24 acres near ,larks-
Ting $6225o Elizabeth J. Case TO Mary y.
Fisher, l acre near Great Falls xi0o. Thos e.
Wcrdntld 10 Lorenzo Cue. ~ acres near M.,od-
heid; sl013. II. Maurice Talbot. attorney TO
s.n.es NJ Holland. 2z.h acres near Lay I'M:
SS.4io-63. James NJ Holland TO VIM. v. Baall
22'is acres near Lay Hnl So. 3.552.5T. Daniel
aiainbart 10 Chas. {. Mainhart. 2i4 near
."mns; S4.Wn. Sarah T.. Snowdpn to Crrn"llus
V. HaFris"n. J0is acres near Damascus s
,has frettyman trustee to Spencer & Jones,
h'ssc and lot in Rockville: 81 .4a5 Simon H. New
comb and wife to Maurice H~-kheimer. "a acres
near Sligo; s.. Mary T.. Thrift to Roberta Tar
ieit Ma acres. near Qainsi On, hard; 81 oVD Louis
g Dcnharl, assignee. TO Percy NJ Hughes 10, In
Chevy Chase: $3.50 90. William Thompson of w
io Martha Hine. land near Resiisnd: s.
Mary A Beall TO Vim. Y. Bouic; s.. 500 Peter
i'"lic trustee. TO Margaret v GrifTiIh l31 acres
near West End $6.s'3.s1- Joseph M. jackson
TO Dennis Smith and wife &400
Evening star., 1897-04-16
BRIGHTN-OOD.

MI. Chas l. Langley, contractor aud builder.
broke ground Tuesday mas ming. on Flint street
between Sth and 9th for "A house which when
completed, he will occupy. Two other houses TO
he occupied 10y the builder and owner are soon IA
lie started ole On Erie and the other on Flint
street -
Extensive Improvements looking to the beantify-
ing of the grounds surrounding Emory Chapel are
at present under WAY. The old coal shed and
carriage house just back of tie church have
| been removed and ia their stead Il handsome new
barn erected the northwest corner of the grounds
The trees arr TO be put in order. the lawn renewed
aud wire fence built, in order prepare for the
socials, etc. during the coming summer
a barn on ihe estate of Mr. Newman Bright
wood avenue was burned 10 the ground Thursday
together with all of its contents
Tuesday evening the regular monthly business
idence of Mr.. John g. keene Shepard road The
matter % sending delegate the San Francisco
no definite action taken. Miss Maggie MacElwee
was elected an active membcr Tie next business
eerg eep ;,e WIN rs Tnn.a e at II ts home OF Miss Ella
Mr. w. Y. Cox left "Wednesday for Nashville.
t.nnai exposition. He bears three commissions.
superintendent OF the exhibits OF the ULited States
the government board of managers and r-presen-
tative OF the District Commissioners. II is not
likely that he will return before the close OF the
exposition, six months nence.
Mrs. W. V. Cox l.: somewhat indsrosed.
, picked IKE tS team, mssIiy from Brghtwood will
grounds of the latter Monday. An interesting
gam" Is expected, and all caring for base bail are
Invited to be present.
What might have been serious coniiag raj ion
was averted at the residence of NJ. John Ray hy
the persistent efforts of he and his sons. 4 coal
oil lamp exploded ignitny the lace curtains.
Which qni, KY commune aled the fame the
entire BY. hard work IL exl insushed
after all hope of saving the house had been given
up but not. however, untii the had been
completely su1ted.
One of The largest congrr glticns ever at
mid-week service waA present Emory Chapel
Thursday night Rev. Mr.. Eced was in charge
of the meetir: and spoke ingy or the
crucifixion. Mr.. w +. Nallcy conducted a final
rehearsal and completed all arrangements for the
L; ster service 10 bc held Sunday night.
The school closed Thursday evening until
ami to allow the children ..nGy themselves roll
ing their
VI iss Stella Siarreths of Pen Mar is visiting Miss
Bessie Clayton at her home Flint and will
rrnia in several weeks She viii Ice glad to renew
the iDany acluantincrS contracted during preyioTs
visits the Park.
Miss Bessie Quggie who has Leen visiting The
Misses White, returned "Wednesday to her home in
Harrisburg. Pa.
Mrs: Harmon. with her daughter Sadie, has re-
Moved 10 BrIddocS Heights Va she will
spend the summer before taking up her permanent
Residence in Mount Pleasant. Miss Fannie Hlr-
IeInains in Brightwood.
The Misses Ray are resrt ttinG the departure
OF their guest, Miss Ella Henderson who has gone
TO Washington ta visit relatives before returning
to her loDie in Mary lard.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
HfATTSVILLE.

Charles Henry Stewart the man who bitten
in the right leg by mad dog last Friday near
Upper Marlboro, this county, carried last
"Wednesday to Baltimore and placed in the City
Hospital for treatment The Pastcur department
has just been established at the hospital, and
Stewart is the first patient
Arbor day iittingiy celebrated in all the
schools throughout the county Wedn.sda last.
The exercises included essays the culture of
tees. recitations and music On account of the
Easter holidays, the schools will be closed until
Tuesday morning. ..
Mr. Lowndes Wells of tie Western MARYLAND
College is. spending the holidays with his parents,
Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Wells.
Mr.. Doremas of Badensburg is erecting two cot
tages on johnson avenue opposite the school house
Miss Sloughte. of Virginia and Misses Iva and
Mrs. II. ii. Sasscer.
court and county commissioners next Tuesday
shooting affair occurred yesterday at Brandy
wine, this county, between DIR. Latmer and
Charles Edavitch the proprietor of n store at that
place. A dispute arose relative to bill, aud Dr.
lalimer was elected from the building, whereupon
1t Is said. Dr. Lltmer fired his pistol at Eiiayitc ch
through the glass door The bullet did OF take ef-
feet, but Edlavitch was lsidly about the face
and head by the fragments of flying glass After
firing the shot, DIR. Latimer re-entered the store
and pursued Etayitch until the latter disappcar red
through the loft. where he hid.