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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-04-20

cry compound is Employed
No one will need to be Told &
Puine'> celery compound dors IT, .es
work nov as spring comes on Ih.~
early spring days cncoura4n 4ei.U-
we'll. Nervous diseases are less .i4''
born aad debility yields more 1unAE
now than at any other tinp.
1t will astonish every one "-.
knows paine's celery compound aa'
by hearsay, to try il now and 'o SCI
the change from a yellow, sa5lo" "''9
1lcxiou to a fresh, healthy roO"J.aea'
ache, will wholly cease: sleep ISL" ~
fresh and the mind grow clear D.
means Of this great modern ttl"a".
the liver that has been sluggish 1-
winter becomes active. and hl.|o1, a''
tack- and the poisonous headache . 3a
the diseases akin to rheumatism ""..~
are its results, are cut short,
II il were possible to make 81 nous
toulouse canvass of families "af.3
Paine's celery compound is beng '7-
during these early sprimI DAYS DID
overwhelming amount of e'ia..@...
would appear showing the iml.'.t
confidence that is placed in this -'o 2.
est of all spring remedies; ana ..
enormous number of people VINO ~.
being cured OF some form Oh nerve
troubles, sleeplessness, indl2e'.t, 5.
headaches, neuralgia, heart . l.oo9'
or general "run-down condition.,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26

A Memphis family, which employs
IN old-time negress as a cook. reeently
lad a. gas range put in the. Kitchen,
When the range was put i'm place the
workman who put it there lighted the
cts inside the oven, and then closed
he doors. He opened them, turned off
he gas and then, relighting the Jets.
explained to the old negress how the
'ange' was used. The jets cannot be
seen when the doors. of the oven are
:losed, and in the excitement of the
explanation the workman closed them
md forgot the lighted Jets. The old
legress, after hearing all he had to say.
aid: 'Tr'ailrt no use ter tell me erbout
lit. I'm gwinter use dis yere old wood
,tovc whut Use cooked on so long"
'he workman laughed and went away.
lot thinking that the old cook meant
What she said. She did mean it. though
ind continued to use the old wood
;tove to cook with When the head of
he family that employs her received
lis gas bill fifteen days after the gas
stove was put in he almost dropped
lead. The bill showed that he owed
he gas company $21. Investigation
proved that the jets in the oven had
,een burning from the time the work.
aan left. The old cook had never
| pemed the oven doors. = Memphfs
| .Tenn.) Scimitar.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26
Walrus Hide Expensiye;.

In front of John street car, hang
ing idly on an iron rod, is a very pc.
culiar piece of leather. From a short
distance it has the appearance of a
large, weather-beaten piece Of plank
ing, but on closer scrutiny it presents
the rough, welted appearance of an ell
ephant's- hide, and a leather grain is
discernible. An inquiry brought out
the fact that it is; an unusually good
piece Of walrus' hide. These hides
are usually taken from walruses on the
coast of Norway, and it is, said that the
best ones are English tanned. The
tanning consumes from one to three
years when properly done, and ir
process is similar to. that used or
horses Or COW hide. The hides are
eight to ten feet long, and four to, sis
feet wide. Their thickness varies
from seven eighths; of an inch to three
inches. The three-inoh. hides are be-
coming much: rarer than they were 6
few years ago, an inch and half being
good thickness today The average
weight of: ga side o. walrus'' is 15e
pounds. and the maximum about PC
pounds: The hides are sold by weight
but pound of'three-inch hide iss worth
about three times. as, much as pound
of one-inch hide. The present price
of one-inch hide is about a dollar DEL
pound. Walrus' hide is. extensively
used for metal polishing. 1t is, almos:
Indispensable to jewelers., bicycle. fac
tories: or stove works where wheels OF
the hide, revolving rapidly, are used
to remove mars and scratches ard to
polish the finer metal surfaces.-New
York Mail and Express.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26
COLD BLUFF.
And the Way It Worked Upon CAM
NJ Tnngha.

of Toughs.
New Orleans Times-Democrat: -
duff is valuable weapon sometimes,
said business man of this city WIT
used to reside in California. Il hat
that fact firmly impressed on my mint
one night while 1 was living in Frisco
l had gone down to the water from
on some business, was detained unit
late and came back through noto
riously tough section known as tht
'Barbary coast given over to dives
dance halls and the worst type of sail
ors' boarding houses. Very foolishly
stepped into a particularly sinister
looking corner groggery to light my
cigar, and the minute l got inside
recognized that was going to have
trouble. Half a dozen hoodlums were
Longing in front of the bar, and be-
fore knew it couple of them were
between me and the door. When a
stranger happens into such den alone
the usual program is to hold him up
and beat him to a jelly, and If he ap-
peals afterward to the police there are
plenty of witnesses to swear he was
drunk. and started the fight. 1 saw
that was likely to be my fate, and re-
solved, on a big bluff. Without paying
any attention to the gang pulled out
my watch as if to see the time. II
was a handsome watch, with large
diamond in the case. Say, what's dat
stone in de lid?' asked one of the
toughs, coming up close. Cant you
see,' l replied, it's a diamond. Here.
take look at it, With that l I'M
hooked the timepiece from the chain
and put it in his hands. Words can
not describe the establishment of the
crowd. The ruffians looked at each
other and then looked at me, evidently
nonplused. l was quaking inwardly,
but managed to return their stares
unmoved, and finally the bartender
beckoned to fellow who seemed to be
the leader. and the two had a whis-
pered conference. Give de man his
watch, said the tough when he re-
turned, and j; was promptly handed
back. AS was putting it on my chain
he asked me to have drink, but de.
olined and walked out, expecting every
minute to get sandbag on the back OF
my head. Without doubt the gang
thought I was detective, and that
had a posse on the outside
They couldn't understand my prompt.
:ude in handing over the watch, and il
certainly saved me from a slugging
and may be saved my life
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26

mo one. But just now. when Went
out to obtain food, learned that the
prlnccss,had departed since evening fer
.AliahahHd. where the rajah was to re-
JON hersn the morning. Rest assured
the princess would not return to her
summer residence but to be near her
prisontrS.''
Doubtless you are right exclaimed
George; S"But by what ruSe may we
penetrate. unrecogniZed. this palace. so
perfectly guarded?"
Master" he exclaimed. Il have dis
covered 2 way to Introduce YOU boldly.
and by day, into the palace Of Allahab-
nd. to rejoin the young girls. and to CD
tam FROM the princess fullest avowa!s
of all that she has done ard hopes to
And tllis lneans:"
lit is: dangerous.
what matters it. if it is sure:''
Success appears certain to me. hing
ing on three things
And; they"
Much Skill. courage and money!
'Neit|ler skill nor courage are want
ing. and: we have here much gold
Speak. then. burn to know, and time
1'resses!!''..
Listens: master" said the child. and
developed his plan. to which George
Malcolm listened with ardent curiosity,
approving as it grew.
"-All is possible" he cried. when Ka-
I'll paused. ''and with Gods aid. all will
be accomplished. TO work Kazil---to
work! This instant we must begin our
preparations
Without losing Il minute. Kazil emp
tied one of the sacks, filled his pockets
with gold. and went out to do all that
was necessary to secure the success of
the strange. comedy about to be enact
ed
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26
Old Controversy Renewed:

Two neWly-arrived spirits met.
How came you here?" asked: the
one.
81 died of hydrophobia,' replied the
other.
How ridiculous! Do you know that,
the best of medical authorities. say no-.
body ever dies of:hydrophobia? 1t was
surely something else"
Il think not. However, we will LETT
that pass. How came you hereM''
II was eaten by.a shark"
"How utterly absurd! Do you not
know that scientists have found out
that sharks never eat human beings"
And they gave each'other the incred-
nlous stare.-Chicago Tribune,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26
n CHAPTER XXVII.

Twelve hours had elapsed before the
'deep slumbcr induced by the narcotic
given Agnes and Hera terminated
Agnes was the first from whom the
stupor passed. She made Il light move
mcnt. which served to awaken Hera.
The two sisters opened their eyes at
the same moment. and raised them
selves on the bed. where they rested
side by side
At the bungalow they shared the
same chamber. but slept in separate
beds. Finding themselves almost in
each others arms. they looked at each
other in amaze. their minds still be-
wildered by the narcotic. and foryptful
of all that had taken place.
Their establishment increased when
they discovered that they were fully
dressed, and a rapid glance about the
chamber, revealed its strangenesS.
Where are we:' asked Hera.
81 do not know" replied Agnes
And. spfinging from the bed. she hur-
i'icd to the.wndow and quickly parted
the curtains with her impat tent hands.
Immerse disappointment awaited he-.
The landscape. which offered to her
view the splendid horizon Of a princely
park was entirely unknown to her.
where are we:' repeated Agnes.
How have we left the bungalow 90
asked Her. at the same time. "And
by what miracle do we find ourselves
here. where we are strangers:'
But memory had not vet awakened
10 answer them.
eve must know" said Agnes. turn
ing toward the door This house must
be irhabited. Let IFS go out. We shall
meet some ore. We will ask. and they
must answer.
Yes. my sister you are right as
scented Hera. Let us go out
Already Agnes had her hand upon the
knob. and tried to turn il. 1t resisted
her effort The door did not open
Locked in.'' cried Hrla.
"PrisOnerS-We are prisoners SIAM
mered Agnes. whose lovely eyes were
sEffused with tears.
Both sisters dropped. discoura sed
and trembling. upon Il divan.
MY God! my God." exclaimed Ag-
mes. In whose hands have we fallen?
What danger threatens u.s."
How have we left the bungalow @
'sObbed Hera. where is Edward Z?
Where is George"
The utterancc Of these names was to
Agnes as the Lightning flash in the
cloud lighting up its darkness. With
them memory returned.
MY sister, she cri@1. remember!
1t was yesterday The night Was fall
ing. Edward made us trenble for
Georges life. and already our tears
flowed. when he appeared before us.
alive-sayed. Hera. do you remem-
ber?"
':As you speak-ycs, but like a dream.
Go on! so on
George had bid us adieu. We were
kneelings.by our friends. Wen. sudden
~, violent hands seized us. a blndage
blinded us. another stified us. We We're
lifted up and borne away From afar
of sounded pistol shots. A slow agony
began for us. Then nothing more.
/ Night. almost death. and now the res.
direction. Do you not. too. remember
all this?'
eyes. all; bit is II. possible and real:
And those who brought us here, they
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26
Read the Advertisements.

You will enjoy this publication much
better if you will get into the habit of
:eading the advertisements; they will.
,iford Il most amusing study, and will
)ut you in the way of getting some eX-,
.ellent bargains. Our advertisers are
they send what they. adyers,
Use
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26
PONSillXA

..'Pa, why are they called practicing,
ohysicians"'
Il guess it's because so many of them.
merely practice upon their patients>un-
Ill the latter either succumb or. get,
We'll in spite of the practice. Chicago.
News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26
Opat in Form of Hea.rt,

The opal cut in the form of q heart
S now given by lovers to their sweet
learts as an emblem of enduring afrec-
ion. Far from being considered an
,vil omen, it is. with its flashing of
t'aipbQw. hues, looked upon as type al
happiness and luck.-New York Trib,
Inc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26
A Tale affYnlor

Longshorman-Yes. young gentle.
hen, when l was i'll the royal navee
he enemy soon cleared, L canitell. yer.
[ was an ugly chap to- deal with 1
vas.
Young Bertic-Oh., yes; Il cam see
hat, captain.-Ally Sloper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26
No ROOM.

The Monkey-Tle hippopotamus,
larent open his mouth in his own,
house.
The Ostrich-Ah. Hcnpeckcil at bad:
as that:
The Monkey-Oh. mol! You. sec. he
ives in flat-Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26
PATENTS.
list of Patents Issued Last Week. to.
Northwestern. Inventors.

NUftnWeBterm 1nveMt0fB.
William H. Barten. Allen, S. d., ink
well case; Marshall NJ. Cram. Manka-
to. Mimi. boiler cleaner; Lucius A.
Doble. Huron. s. d., draining attach
nent for vessels; Albert NJ; Fuller, st.
Paul. Mimi, wall cleaning compounds;
Charles ]. Moore, Deere Creek: Mimi,
cheese curd aerator: Clarence O.,
White, Minneapolis. Mimi. gasolene
engine; John d. Wilson, Heron. Lake,
Mimi. metallic cross tie:
Merwin, Lothrop & johnson. Patent Attor-
leys, 911 912 Pioneer Press Bldg. st. Paul
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26
Some peoples idea of a., necessary.
!vil is one they don'tywant to abolish.

\ young man seeking a quiet'spot. to,
Kiss Il girl should avoid her mouth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26

A head of hair is about the only
hing that Is equal to more than the
.um Of its parts. - !.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26
Pas.inn of the Horse.

So soon as nature sees an improve.
ment there is change. The candle
gave way to electricity and the horse
to the automobile. The fact that Hos
letters Stomach Bitters has been sold
for over half century, proves its val
lie. There is nothing to equal 1t for
stomach or liver trouble.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26
Zl!IIE|Z} ]lZI!Gl |heql

, After pronouncing these terrible
words. Djella left the chamber, closing
the door after her.
venge myself
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26

The respect due to old age is always
dealt out with a ladle to the wealthy
..raRdpaent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26
"H IS an III Wind
That Btozvs Nobody Good. -

That small ache or pain or eueakness is
the .'Mquind that directs your attention
to the necessity of purifying your blood BY
taking Hoods Sarsaparaza. Then your
4uhole body receives good, for the purified
Blood goes tinglng TO every organ. It Is
the ren1edy'for all ages and;both sexes.
Hoods: SaldqbmM
22aza7 slE2:Z2;l:lzdBp
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26

Not TIT After Pay Day.
Miss Summit-Can you tell me the
time by your watch. Mr.. Hardup?
Hardup (sadly)-Not before next
week.-Stray Stories.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-10-26
4 wamnn,. Answer.

A woman,s Answer.
evelyn, would you rather be right
or be popular?"
II would rather be goodlooktgg AM
rich. "-Chfcago Record.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-12

great credit to the State as one of the
board of the asylum. 1t was he who
made such a grand fight for apDropria-
tons to the unfortunate patients con-
fined therein. That he is studious, in
duStrious, cautious and firm in the dis
charge of his public duties.
We, therefore, respectfully present
him to our fellow Democrats of the
State as fit and proper person to be
our standard bearer in 1900. He is a
practical farmer and a brilliant lawyer.
He has always been strong sympa-
thizer with the laDoring classes. By
his antecedents, his education and his
convictions he is against imperialism
and is therefore a Bryan Democrat CT
the first water. AS has been truth
fully said of him, no other nan has dis
played more ability in the solution of
the State debt question than has Mr..
Edmiston.
1t must be accepted as a fact, if We
hope to win in the coming contest, that
the Democracy must look to him as q
leader who will impress the whole
State as a wise, able and conservative
man, a man in close touch with the
masses. l believe that the tide in
favor of Democracy and Mr.. Edmiston
will be irresistible and in the person Of
Mr.. Edmiston the ideal candidate is
presented. ] A. P.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-12
POSTAL AFFAIRS.

Special TO the !teSlsleF
WASHINGTON, October 1.-THE
following fourth-class postmasters
have been appointed in West Virginia;
VIM j. Keister, Ashton, Mason
county, vice Jacob w. Keister, resign
ed; Almeda L. Hulver, Baker, Hardy
county, vice James ~ Baker, resigned;
J. w. Kennedy Behler, Monongalia
county, vice b. NJ. Simpson, resigned;
ID. T. Mcneil, Buckeye, Pocahontas
county, vice d. A. Mcneil, removed;
James p McCardell, Davisville, Wood
county, vice BENZ. F. Ross, resigned;
Lenna B. WEIGH, Deer Walk, Wood
county, vice John H. Ewing resigned;
Lewis Polling, Dodrill, Calhoun county,
vice Jasper Ball, resigned; John w.
Long, Gladwin, Tucker county, vice
w. A. Spangler, resigned; NJ. L. Jones,
Echalc, Boone county, vice Tolbert
FARRELL, resigned; John A. Wigal,
Grady, Wood county, vice Sallie R.
Neal, resigned;- Henry e. Dye, Lock-
harts Run, Wood county, vice Aug. c..
Loiseau, resigned; Michael d. Evans,
Rosbys Rock, Marshall county, vice
Luther Billetter, resigned; James R. j..
Wilson, Wattsville, Clay county, vice
Charles P Wilson, dead.
An order rs been issued extending
the rural free delivery system at Mar
tinsburg by the addition of one carrier,
who will cover So square miles of ter
ritory and serve population Of $50.
Postmasters commissioned: 4. l..
Chips, Wainville; David c. Prunty,
Frozencamp; Vida Atkins, Mud; Will
liam Bayles, Balls; Daniel c. Rarrer,
Littlesburg; Eli E. Baldwin, McCurdy;
Howard K Homan, Ruddle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-12
BY DYNAMITE.
A. V. Gump Badly Mangled Near New
MartiasvilIe- Died in a Few Hours.

Special to the Register.
NEW MARTINSVILLE, w. Va, Oc-
tober 11-Yesterday evening A. v.
Gump was killed by an explosion of
dynamite while blasting on the Short
Line railroad, about twelve miles south
of town. A blast had been put in and
some time elapsed before it exploded.
Mr. Gump, after waiting some time,
approached the place, and just as he
was about to make an examination, 1t
went off with terrific force, tearing Off
his nose and one ear. also removing
the scalp and bruising the had so badly
that brains oozed from his head. He
lived for seven hours and talked some.
His remains were brought here this
morning by Standiford Bros, under
takers, and shipped to Clarksburg. He
leaves a wife and one child, who were
at Powhatan, Ohio, at the time. His
wife was a Miss Brown, of that town.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-12
FOR GOVERNOR.
A Correspondent Suggests Hon. Andrew
Edmiston for the Democratic Candidate.

A Correspondent Suggests Hon. Andrew
Edmiston for the Democratic Candidate.
To the Editor of the Register.
BYRNE, Braxton County, w. Va,
October 9.-The election is drawing
nigh and as the little Mountain State
of West Virginia has been been run by
the Republican party for nearly four
years, which is damaging to the inter-
ests of the masses of the people and as
the last Republican. Governor has been
known as a pardoning executive all
through his term, the people are rising
in masses and protesting against his
overruling the sentiments of the PEG,
pie.
The Democracy of West Virginia
presents to its people for its favorable
consideration as we earnestly hope the
name of Hon. Andrew Edmiston for its
standard bearer in 1900. We earnest
ly and unanimously recommend to the
Democracy of the Stdte Hon. Andrew
Edmiston as a suitable man for its
next Governor.
We know him to be life long Demo-
crat and that he possesses the Jeffer-
sonian qualifications; that is to say,
he is honest, competent, worthy and
one of the people. He was the first
man in the Legislature of 1895 to arise
and protest against the State debt of
old Virginia, and it was he who framed
resolution and presented it with force
which resulted in putting it to sleep.
Mr.. Edmiston is like all other honest
Democrats willing, if We owe one cent,
to pay it, but as the old State east OF
the mountains got all of the improve
ments and all the representation IN the
State Legislature, they, therefore, had
right to pay the debt.
We know that he is thoroughly de-
voted to the fundamental principles OF
the Democratic party which must Tn
dure as long as our republic stands
Like Jefferson and Jackson, he has
come into official life from among our
people and is broad and liberal in his
views concerning all the great interests
that go to make up our active and pro-
greSsive little Mountain State
That Mr.. Edmiston, in his service in
the Legislature of our State, as he has
served several times, and vas also a.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-12
MANY ROBBERlES


Reported to tho Morgantown Authorities
Carnival for sneaks.
Special to tine Register.
MORGANTOWN, w. Va, October II.
--Morgantown is recovefing from the
celebration of yesterday. Numerous
robberies have come to light. A. Brown
Price, formerly a member of the county
court, had his pocket picked Of two
hundred dollars and several thousand
in checks and notes. He was coming
in to deposit the money and securities
and missed his book when he had
reached the bank Pockets were cut
out of women's dresses and men were
held up all over town. Major Bell lost
an oyercoat and two watches, which a
thief took while number of people
watched him walk out into the crowd
and disappear. w. H. Bannister lost
two suits of clothes from his room in
the Peabody. Mrs. Foreman lost a
watch, chain, two rings and a breast
pin. All souvenirs. We'll had dummy
robbed of his clothing and was pre-
vented by two confederates from fol-
lowing the thief. Numerous smaller
robberies took place in different sec
lions of the town The police arrested
no che, but warrants will be issued for
several suspected parties.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-12
PENSIONS GRANTED.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, D. c., October H.
lowing West Virginians:
Originla-Arthur Wallace, Elm
Grove, Sc.
Renewal-Jacob Brookover, Anthem,
Sc; George w. Copen, Charleston, So.
Increase-Ezra Wolf, Clarksburg, Sc
to So; William R. Slaughter, Evans, Sc
to So.
Reissue-Zephaniah Bane, Pullman,
$12; Cyrus Trough, Long Run, S14.
Original widows, etc.-Nancy J.
Steel, Lowdell, So; Henry Terrell, faith
er, Maiden, $12; minors of George S.
Rifle, Rock Cave, S12.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-12
TO RAISE SOAP PRICES.

NEW YORK, October 11.-Manufac-
turers of toilet soap from all parts of
the United States are holding sessions
at the Fifth avenue hotel The OBJ
ject Of the conference is to raise and
regulate prices. While raw materials
have advanced, sharp competition re-
duced prices to jobbers and retailers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-12
BANK LOOTED.

MONTICELLO. Ind, October IL
The Reynolds Bank, at Reynolds.
village near here was looted by rob-
bers about a. m. to-day. The safe
was blown up by dynamite and from
$4,000 to $4,000 secured. The explo-
sion demolished the frame building in
which the bank was located. The
thieves escaped.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-12
A BIG INCREASE.

SAN FRANCISCO. October LAC
cording to estimates made by experts,
the farmers of California will receive
something like $15,000,00O this season
for such products of their orchards and
vineyards as are canned or dried. This
is an advance of about $3,500,000 over
the total received last year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-12
S%ES5YSSESYSYHSSSXKsS7 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Ernest Macklin, West Davis, Edward
Altmeyer, Harry Geneski and John
Warner.
Mrs. James Ward is lying III at her
home
Thomas Rodgers, who was injured in
an accident at the new Riverside pump
ing station, is slightly better, and there
are hopes for his recovery.