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Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
THREE NEW ATTORNEYS.
Bright Young Men Admitted 10 tho kcnncbcc
Bar.

The examining committee Of the
Kennebcc bar has been busy, the past
two days, with the examinations of
three young men seeking admission to
the practice of law. 1t is unnecessary
to add that the candidates have also
been busy, but now that they are full
fledged lawyers they can recall with
pleasure the severe examination which
they passed SO successfully.
The newly admitted attorneys are
Ralph w. Leighton of Augusta, Mel
vim l.. Sawtelle of Sidney. and Sidney
Stevens of Winthrop. Mr.. Leighton is
one of Augustus best known young
men. He is the son of ex-Mayor and
Mrs. M. II. Leighton, and was born
in Mt. Vernon, "a years ago. Augusta
has been his home since early boy
hood. He attended the city schools
graduated from the Cony High school
in '92, and at once entered Bowdoin
College, where he graduated with
honors with the class of SO. For
short time he read law in the office Of
NJ. S. Holway. Esq. and then entered
the office of Heath & Andrews, where
he had made exceptional use of his
opportunities in the past two years. as
was shown by his splendid eXamina
ton. Mr.. Leighton expects to prac-
tice his profession in this city. where
his ability and many sterling qualities
are sure to bring him success.
Mr.. Stevens is popular Winthrop
boy. educated in the common schools
Of that town. and at Kents Hill He
has had considerable experience IN
newspaper work. and has been for
several years the Winthrop represen-
tative of the Journal His law studies
have been carried on in the office of his
brother. Clinton c. Stevens. Esq. "a
rising young attorney of Winthrop.
His plans for the future are not fully
made. but for the present he will re-
main in Winthrop.
Mr.. Sawtelle was born in Sidney
July L.. 1873, and was educated at the
Waterville high school. where he grad
uated in 81. and al Colby College.
where he graduated with the class of
'96. His law studies have been in the
Office of George Z. Sheldon, Esq. II
this city. and there he will remain for
the present
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
Augusta Odd Fellows Visit Richmond.

The degree team of .Jephtha Encamp-
ment, l. Q. Q. f., accompanied by few
other members went to Richmond.
Thursday evening. where they confer
red the Patriarchial degree. District
Deputy Will c. Miller accompanied the
party and installed the officers of the
Richmond Encampmeut The party
went on the 6 O'Clock Dummy" which
run through to Richmond. They re-
turned on the 1.3J Pullman. this morn
ing Those who went were A. d.
Weeks, A. ~ Drummond. James Ste
vens, W. p. Taber. Arthur n. J. Love
joy. George Merrill. W. n. Foss, VIII
c. Miller. j. c. Brown, DR. c. Bryant.
Frank Wellman, Levi NJ. Poor, c. Wal
ter Poor, George Giddings. W. +. Getch-
ell. George Robbins of this city, and
Grand Senior Warden Horace Lowering
of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
A Unfortunate Blunder.

An item clipped from Portland
evening paper referring to the filing OF
a petition in bankruptcy by Charles b.
Partridge of Augusta. and copied by
us. yesterday morning, as referring to
Charles X. Partridge of Augusta, was
an unfortunate blunder all around.
The man referred to was one Charles
A. Partridge of Gardiner. the mistake
originating in reporting the court do
ings in Portland. Fortunately our Mr..
Charles X. Partridge is one of our
oldest and most substantial business
mon and so we'll known to all our
readers that we trust none OF them
were really misled by the unfortunate
and unintentional blunder
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

The funeral of the late u. A. Crosby
was held. Wednesday afternoon, at
o'clock at his residence. l. Western
Place. Rev. E. S. Stackpole olf1ciatlng.
Music was furnished by the Methodist
choir. The bearers were DR.. E. j. Rob-
rts charles Turner. James Fuller and
Edmund Doe. Kind friends gave many
beautiful floral offerings. Mr.. Crosby
h,a haan member of the Methodist
church for many years. The remains
were p,aced in the Mount Pleasant
tomb to await burial
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
Ne. Gardiner, Me. Gardiner, Me.
Current Events Club.

BY some inadvertence no mention
pleasant events in the closing of the
reception season. the Musicale given
under the auspices of the Current
Events Club. at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jas. T.. Fuller on Thursday eve
ming. March 16.
The prevailing fashion of the ladies
lat homes was in this case set aside.
as the gentlemen friends of the club
were present in good numbers. together
with the executive committee of the
Unity club, and other guests. Several
of the clergymen of the city with their
wives were in attendance also Rev.
and Mrs. D. E. Miller of Hallowell
The merry hum of voices which pre-
ceded the musical entertainment was
an added proof that those who are
privileged to enjoy the hospitality of
the Fuller home. thoroughly appreciate
and enter into the spirit of the royal
welcome which is extended to them.
The roll-call Of members by the
president brought out many quotations
from noted writer's bearing upon the
subject. Music"
The following programme was given
by some of Augustus favorite musi-
clans:
Piano solo-"Polisnette. Miss Bean
Duet-"It was a Lover and His Lass.
Miss Fuller and Mrs. Hill.
Reading from Robert Browning.
Mrs. Shaw
Song with violin Obligato.
Miss Fuller and Mrs. kimball
Duet-Tuscan Folk Songs.
Mrs Lincoln and Mrs. Purinton.
Song-"An Autumn Storm.
Mrs. Chase.
Reading-"Abou Ben Adam.
Mrs. Shaw.
Piano solo-Caprice, Miss Bean
Song by request. Spring Song.
Miss Fuller.
At the close of the programme, deli
cate refreshments were served and as
the good nights were spoken. the
feeling was universal that the fourth Of
the c. F.. clubs social occasions OF the
winter had been decided success.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
All Will Be Brought Here.

Officer Reynolds of the Bath police
force was in the city, yesterday, having
brought prisoner sentenced for in
toxication to Jail. BY a recent decision
cided to send all of their prisoners to
the Kennebec Jail instead of Auburn
jail where they have been in the habit
of sending them in the past
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
A Card.

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree
to refund the money on q fifty cent bottle
Of Greene's Warranted Syrup OF Tar ], u
SO warrant a twenty-five cent bottle ia
prove satisfactory or no pay.
Bowditch & Webster. Augusta.
John oughlin, Augusta.
F. x. Coiirtemanche. Augusta.
Arthur Tetrault, Augusta.
Mixer & Johnson. Augusta.
F. G. Kinsman & Co.. Augusta.
Chas X. Partridge, Augusta.
Temple Pharmacy, Augusta;
A. b. Hutchinson. Hallowell.
c. II. Beane, Gardiner.
Fl. u. Robinson & Co., Gardiner.
Chas Ward & Co.. Gardlnes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

The largest assortment of fancy
silks We have ever shown. TaffetaS.
corded silks. tucked silks, plaids,
checks. stripes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
March Term Non. Wm. P. whitehouse
Presiding.

Clerk, w. S. Choate..
Sheriff. A. l.. McFadden.
Stenographer. F. A. Small.
Augusta, March %.
Court was engaged. today, In the ex-
animation Of Melvin Z. Sawtelle. Ralph
w leighton and Sidney Stevens Tor
admission to the bar. The committee
renor,ed favorably upon all the appli-
cants. and they will De au"''''u ~
morrow
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

a great amount of spruce gum has
been picked this winter in the region
around Eatahdn Iron Works. one
guide is said to have picked l25 pounds
during the winter. for which he re-
ceived 80 cents per pound.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

Agents for Butterick's patterns.
April sheets free. Out-of- town patrons
please send postage and we will gladly
mail them a copy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
4 Co.
Suits and


Are arriving. We are now showing
some of the advance styles of this sea-
sons creation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24

nr Rulrs Cough Syrup cure. a
cold in short esder viii Hne eeet eet'ls
~ oure II is absolutely the best cough
sy,up made. Price &c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
Easter Hats

An entirely new line of the New York
styles are being displayed in our milli-
merry department; the low prices for up
to-date workmanship and style that
We're SO popular with our patrons last
season will be continued this.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-24
NOTICE.

NV WIFE Lydia Holmes. having LETT my
bed and board without reasonable cause.
notice is hereby given ! shall not pay
any bills Of her contracting aiter Inis
date. bEhd T.. HOHo'
mar24d1aw3t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-22
WELL DIGGING
DANGEROUS WORK
The Diggers Become Careless and
Risk Their Own Lives.
MEETING DEATH AT THE BOTTOM
A Negro Tells a Rare Experience with
Fire Lamps which Render. d Him
Unconscious aud Killed His
Rescuer-A Sons Rescue

oRISKANY, VA, Oct. Especial. The
recent tragic death of Mr.. Frank cald-
well OF this nclghborhOod, causes one
to reflect upon the primitive methods still
In use in remote districts. and the dan
gers encountered. almost equal to those
OF the early pioneers.
1 mean In respect only to the sinking OF
wells-and while the steam drills have
done much in this section at different times
In the way Of making the desert flow as
as n spring" the old-fashioned method Of
digging wells foot by foot. and removing
the debris is still IN vogue. This kind OF
work IS dangerous at all times but dou-
bly, so when fearless foeman un-
dertakes It. He gets used to the dangers
and hardened to them. ana does not take
the necessary precautions for his own OF
his assistants safety
He erects a rickety windlass over the
Dit he would sink; gets much-used
mud-stained rope, that has proven MS
wizards wand in finding good clear wa
ter fifty or a hundred feet below the
surface fftv or a hundred times. he at
taches To this an iron-bouud hickory tuo'
old as his father. perhaps, and with MS
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and drew him up several times. each time
The man protesting more and more against
returning. and claiming That he felt the
pressure on his cnest Ike heavy iron
We gifts: and one time he came up MS
lips were frothy. and his eyes bu.ging
sui h. was lowered by the wel-meanlng
though entirely he diess white man. once
yet again.
That time he failed to request 70 Do
raised by the weak pulling at the rope
SIR. Caldwell called 20 him. no answer
lie became frightened.
Not "A sound except steady, regular
breathing hard. loud. Then me man
knew he had sent the poor back down 10
his death. lie must rescue MN.
To THE RESCUE.
He secured some .stance-his VIE
one Of the hands al The windiass-and MI.
Caldwell himself went 10 the bottom OIL
the hole sf0r the dying negro. lie had "A
rope about mis- waist to climb by 10 safety
while the man would be lifted In the tub,
and then he found the negro man so ia-
expired as TO be utterly helpless. He tied
him in the bucket with the rope from his
waist and commanded the man and his
wife above to lit the negro and send
back for him.
before the negro was stretched on the
grass in the free afr above and the tub
lowered for the white man, but in that
time the deadly gas had taken his breath.
The DEADLY GAS.
The anxious watchers above had heard
him call frequently 20 them 10 hurry
when the negro was coming up but now
they only heard him breathing and they
saw him grab f1r the bucket once. twice
and then TALL backwards without It.
Now they knew some strong hand must
help him in. and who would, who could,
20 down? The negro lay rs dead on The
ground II was miles away TO help.
The frerzied wife begged to be lowered
to her husbands assistance, but the man
ran away Tor help. Al last some man
came. who. with grappllng hook lifted
up the body-lt having been IN the well
five hours.
A VIVID STORY.
The negro man, now recovered. tells, II
Is said. a vivid tale Of how II feels 10 die
OF fire damp. he said the devil was down
I'm that well, and he crowded him against
The wall several times his eyes dancing
tip and down like red-hOt saucers. and MS
presence filling up the well entirely at
times. making the mes 70 feel like mere
tiny speck Then when his majesty would
withdraw within his own domains ana
give space 10 the man from above with
his pick. the pick would seem to get big
as a derrick and his hands also to grow
10 immerse size.
Again the awful presence would come
and press him back. back. At last II
struck him suddenly and hard In the chest
and all the lights went out.
The next thing he saw was the af'er'
noon sun in his face. ard he heard. as afar
off. the weeping of WON n and quick COM
msnds OF men, who were helpless TO save.
Ard the doctor wns there working over
the limp body OF Mr.. Caldwell quite dead
The negros experience Is valuable as
showing the action OF fire damp on the
brain and heart.
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Chesapeake
& Ohio Rv. !

Ecr4--11NE o. lODEr. IS. iS'5.
InAlNo LEAsE hIChdOND'
bnOAD-slnEEI SIA tON.
600 A. IA. Day, nl.h torOf car TOT
prmC4Dal s,duOns, Newport Ne"a'
Old yInt. NUIlV4A and FOrss.iOr1b
COuLoN.s dt .Noilo4h Datts "t-n y.'
IyO.......O44 slca...a..,p iof .NcM lvlN.
5:i5 l.. NJ. Daily. with Pullman toI 10
STATIONS, NeWpOIt News, Ola fOihl,
norfolk anu POtts.ilDu.n. Sohilee.'
al Oll Point VITA aan.notO steam
ers daily and wan Ds'uniOIs steam
1870 A. ~. Express. with Parlor Car. ex-
nects at Gordonsyille for Orange.
ta.kerLGn, Maudss.s, AleAdndt.s dito
Washington. at Union stduJn, Sndr.
lOttesvLle Tor LynchDuIg a. Base
City for Hagerstowr. ~
els =. NJ. Ddily. with pullman 70 IN
clunau LJu.stble anu D. LOe.s'
connecting at GOr00nsvile To-
Orange, ana 81 Orange "th So9th
ern Railway north-bGdnd, az Cow
ington. Va. for Hot springs stops
Only at important stations. isal,
served on Dining ears. 40. ioes.
train. except sunday. follows ABOVE
go p NJ. Accommodation. except sun
1890 p NJ Daily Tor Cincinnati. with F.
L. V. Pullman 10 Hinton. w, Va,
and G0rdOnSvllle to CINCINNATI anu
louisville Meals served IN dining
Sunday TOR Winchester. va, ana az
Covington Va. daily Tor virginia
Ii0t springs ,,,,,,.,, .,,-,,r,r,,,
TRAINS LEAVE ElGHTH-STREET
STATION.
1890 A. NJ with parlor car daily TOT
Lynchburg. Lexington. va, ano
clifton Fcige. Connects. eXccgt suh
daV. Win buckingham and AlDereue
branches and az CultOn Forse MI"
No 1 Tor CINCINNATI ,..
5,gg T. M ENee4f sunday for 'piuWDia
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
BROAD-SrREEr STATION.
500 A. II. except sunday. itom Dos~eii
$40 a. NJ. Daily. from Cincinnati.
1910 A. NJ Daily. from Norfolk ana Oh
$3.50 P. n. Daily. from Cincinnati and
Louisville ~.
$50 p. NJ Daily. from Norfolk and Oh
7.45 p. NJ. except Sunday. with Parlo'
car from tNif-ou -
TRAINS ARRIVE FTGHTH-SrREET
STATION.
$40 A. NJ Except sunday from Colum-
500 p " with parlor Car daily. from
Clifton Forge. Lexington. va and
Lvnchburg. and except sunday
from New Castle aid Rosney.
JOHN ID. POTTS,
Assistant Gen. Pas. Agent.
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fashion. apes the right like Prince Char
lie. 20 sport a tartan of her own.
In the city itself, however, the plaided
dress is go ng out. 1t has been super
seeded by soft, supple cloths as warm and
rich as velvet, which come I'm pale mus
tard tones geniln blues and tender
browns; these being supplemented by
caves so short and "froufrou' as TO
laugh at the serious warmth afforded by
the out-of-town muflings.
one Of the newest OF the new short
capcs is worn by little Miss Elsie French,
and is made of cream-tone guipure over
"a deep pointed yoke Of sable. The way
ing founce set aboD. the edge is also OF
sable. vi le around the shoulders. but AL
lowed to diminish towards the point in
front and behind. Cascading down the
front from the throat comes long pa.t-
ed scarf of rose crepe trimmed with ruch-
ings of willie mousseline de Sole. Two
cabbage heads Of rose crepe head the
cascade, while the huge. standing collar,
cut in three points. is faced with closely
ga hered white mousseline and edged
with a rose-co'Ured ruching.
GO AS YOU PLEASE.
Short wraps are Qui as fashionable
as long. and three-quartor lengths as
either. II IS a go-as-you please year in
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RAILROADs
Richmond, Fredericksburg and
rOIUnndc kdlir0dQ.
SCHEDOLE. ~ s.sf 81 ~. .. 1879.
LEAVE BYRD-sTKEET STATION.

SCHEDO 10. ~ Cd + e. ~. .. 1879.
LEAVE BYRD-sThEEI STATION
1913 a. ii. Daily tor Washington ana
points North. stops 0n.y. az Milford
ana FREDERICKSBURG. Pullman s.eep-
ers TO New l ora.
$40 A. IA. sunday oi.y. 70, Washing ton
Glen Alien, Ashland. layiersvn.s,
ford. Woodslane. Guinea. Summit.
Fredericksburg. Brooke and Wids-
WAGER. Pullman car. 60. a..
s:i5 A; NJ. Dally, except sunday tor
Washington ana points MON steps
at Elba, Glen Alien. Ashland. lay
iorsvAle, boswell, kuther Gisn, re
noia, MILFORD. Woods dne, duInea,
summit tTeasrieksoui BROOKE ana
Whitewater. Pullman car NJ
1900 NJ. Daily. except sunday. for Wash:
ineton and points North. STOPS AZ
ElOs. Glen A.ien, Ash and. L'cs"rl.
Milford and Fredericksburg. Parior
Car. Connects with Congressional
Limited at Washington.
7.io p. NJ. Daily. Tor WASHINGTON ana
R snd b SSTSs M SiIps a. Frs s s
burg, BROOKE and Widewlter. stops
e. other stations sundays. slss per
Richmond 10 New York. Sleeoer
Washington 70 Phllade nh'a
sac 4. ~. Daily. stops at Wid S,',soes
B BGcSss sEedsSeS SSS F,, M stops
at other Stations Station, SUI Sundays Sleeper
New York 10 Richmond.
300 Y. VI. DallV. rNCcpt ~f nday. StcpS
al Fredericksburg Milford, boswell.
Ashland. Glen Al'en and Eiba. fae-
lor car from Washington
7:i0 =. NJ. Daily. Stops oniv at FREQ.
erieksburg. boswell Ashland ana
Eba. Pullman cars from New YORK.
$40 p NJ. Daily. StOns az whitewater.
Brooke Fredericksburg, summit,
Guinea. W0odslane Milford Penola,
Ruther Glen. boswell Taylorsvlle.
Ashland. Glen Allen and Elba Sleep
ICCOMMODATION TRAINS.
DAILY Except Sundav)
T12 A. NJ. Leaves EIba for Quantioo.
400 p NJ. Leaves Byrd-Street Station for
Fredericksburg.
en- p. VI. Leaves Elba for Ashland.
6.iO A. NJ Arrives Eliza from Ashland.
s.25 A. NJ Arrives Byrd-Street from
fredericksburg.
sos p. VI. Arrives Elba from Ashland.
W. 2. Taylor.
Traflc Manager.
Y. T. D. N"T"e
President
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LITTLE bovs-pick and shovel-proceeds 10
uneartb the treasure. II was thus 1 saw
him 90 to work last fall, Wnen ne DUG
well which proved more dangerous
task than usual.
BOTETOURT GEOLOGY.
The valley al this point shows sub
strata OF gravelly round stones, Ike the
glacier strewn moralns. and there's usu-
ally thick layer OF slate, and below that
flint rock. neces- itating frequent. but
small blasts and work down there. after
thirty feet or So in that narrow hole, Is
almost suffocating torture. In this well
sneak Of. however. he went down twenty
feet in a nice round pit. as smooth az
pipe.stem. and in a hard clay. not a sign
Of gravel or slate. There he struck
vein OF water. clear. sweet and copious'
but ne declared Do an awful calamity for
the clay we'll would not hold IL. well
must he Ike a speculators hope, have
n sound rock bottom: otherwise II sleeps
away like the aforementioned specula-
tors last margin. and instead Of wafer
one may have. Tot "Mumm s. Out wei
extra dry"
So the man proceeded TO dig on every
day. hop,ng to find the necessary rOcN
hottom we looked I'm the sinking pit
with the oaserness Of the miner and rock
would have been more welcome than
gold-there under The back-door step. One
day the found the rock, about forty feet
below the surface AMI IL became ueces-
sarv Ia nut I'm "a blast 10 form basin
for the water. which was gradually
tr,oklIng down the wall % feet above.
DOWN WITH DYNAMITE
The contractor went down 10 put the
blast with tbe sticks OF dynamite IN his
hands AT the wndlass were two grown
naen-strong ruIiy young feilowsr-one
a son of the contractor. and a child OF
pe-hans ten or twelve. a feeble little boy
but who had taken his regular turn at
tho n,ck and shovel with the men All
dnrin, fhe work The older son was
looking fearflrv down. but alert with
his strong hand on the win1lass 20 whirl
the father TO the top, so he could escape
before the explosion
II was forty feet 70 the top. and he
would climb the rope too, While II was
being wound up. not waiting TO escape
in the senseiess iron-bound tub. but II luck
came with him ne would leap out az
the month some twenty feet ahead Of the
tub 7 stood breathles. too. and waited.
couId not think OF that man down
there beerimea and SCARED by hard la
hor almost beyond the resemblance TO a
man--as n possble victim 10 his cir
c,,mstances without pangs OF horror at
HE si,,a,io, I waited. too. as breathless
as his boys.
We heard the match struck, and then
his hoarse voice "ali rght' ana then
All, ma such a duh thud, And down
that rope went the older boy Lee with
the agility OF a squirrel into what seemed
certain death. The dynamite was there;
the match had been struck the fuse
lighted; and two men now at the bot
''"' TIME OF sUspENcE.
=. mas soma minutes before I under
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THE TIMES: RICHMOND. VA. SUNDAY OCTOBER %. 1899.

stood from the whimpering child ana
the other panic.str.cken man what was
the trouble The ven Of water. twenty
feet above where the man. was III the
act OF lighting the iuse, had soItened the
clay wall. and large section OF 1t gave
way at that very instant and fell, COM
pietely burying the man, and. or course,
smothering out the Lighted match.
Well. for one ten minutes | was q sol
der brave: Tor | assisted the child In
Iftinu the tub with the one UNCONSCIOUS
man. and the other fellow sobblng' out
OF what We thought every minute would
be their grave, and perhaps our own
oeatn-scene, Tor no one knew that the
fuse vas not eating its way TO the ueaoiy
explosive. Three OF US drew them out
and beyond a bruised neck and back the
man was not much the worse Tor MS ao-
venture.
The same man fell in well once three
years before that-from the top 70 the
bottom. going down in the bucket which
one man was lowering from the windlass,
and which slipped out Of his hand That
time the contractor broke himself up 80
badly that he spent whole winter In
sick bed.
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
But the greatest tragedy that has oc-
Cured in this county for many years.
and by which one OF her most respected
citizens lost his lie. Was that awtui
scene recently at a well-dlgging near thus
place.
II was an old well. and II was on ths
farm OF Mr.. Frank Caldwell. The water
sas not wholly satisfactory, ana ne
wished 10 sink IL deeper. He was a man
OF means. but an Independent fellow VINO
believed in taking a hand at his own
enterprises. He erected a windlass, pro-
cured the assistance Of a negro man ana
the two were al work for some days De-
fore they came upon the noxious gas
which gave them trouble.
One day they found that they couio
not remain long at a time down there,
and came up feeling sick and somewhat
Iabored in respiration.
FIRE DAMP.
Then Mr.. Caldwell became convinced
that he had struck "fre damp ana
ne lowered lighted candles several tunes
each time the llsht was ext'nguished az
ter certain depth. But this did not De-
ter him from his dangerous task. he seit
the negro down the next day as usual