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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
FASHIONABLE WEDDING.
MISS MAE SMITH THE BRIDE OF
LIEUTENANT BITLER.

Ihere was very charming assembly
of fashionable society at ST. Luke's
Episcopal Church yesterday afternoon
at o'clock to witness the wedding or
Miss Mae Smith to Lieutenant r. o.
Bitter, u. S. N. The church was SIM
ply. but effectively decorated, but the
most exquisite part q the scene after
all was the femninity there assembled
in Summer toilets of diaphanous mate
rails. The church was a veritable rose
garden of girls
Miss Smith. who is daughter Of Mrs.
Lucretia N. Smith. q beautiful blonde
Oh the queenly type of Southern women,
was attlred with taste and bridal ele-
gance and her happiness as mlrrored
IN her countenance. but heightened her
beauty, making her costume of second
airy consideration. Her maid Of honor
was Mrs. William Camp. of Norfolk
Lieutenant Bitter. who has won
host of friends by his unassumng and
houest maniiness. since first stationed
mere as photographer. looked frankly
proud, as he undoubtedly had n right
10, in his uniform OF Lieutenant OF the
u. >. navy. His best man was Lieu
tenant Martin Bennington. u. S. N,
ana the uShers for the occasion were:
Lieutenant &. y. Carr. U. S. ~: Messrs.
NJ l.. Crowen. Frank Taylor and
Frank Wilcox.
The group at the altar was a very
brilliant one and the ceremony which
made the twin one. as perforced by
Rev. Arthur S. lloyd, ID. D., rector OF
the church, was v5.y imlt essiye and
SOLEMN.
The music for the occasion was fit
ting and well rendered
Lieutenant and Mrs. Bitter left last
night Tor wedding tour in the North,
attended by the hes: wishes ot friends
ana acquaintances. The bridal presents
received We're very numerous. many Of
them quite costly and all appropriate
Lieutenant Bitter has three weeks
leave OF absence and will spend most Of
IL away from town. His order 10 pro-
coed TO the Philippines havin;, been re-
vokel. il is probable he viii be re.
tanned here for some time much to tho
satisfaction Of the public generally.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
Fishing Guon at oconn view.

The fishing is said to be very good
at Ocean View now and large catches
are OF frequent occurrence. Ii is said
that The bes; fishing is on the ebb
slack tide. The big turtle that hangs
around off Ocean View was hooked
again few days ago by member OF
a. fishing party from Norfolk, but it
escaped. taking along With 1t the hool,
and most Of the dshermans line. This
old turtle is said to lie carly half az
big as an ordinary dinins room table.
and no doubt has a choice collection of
fsh-hoolls, rs 1t has been hooked many
times but always got away
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
lawn Party and Cn,,c wal.

The employees of the Port Norfolk
electric railway gave a lawn party and
cake walk at Primers Point last night.
Owing TO the storm of Monday night
only four cars could be used to ham
die the crowd. Mr.. Harrell. one of the
employees, wishes to state that the
lightning of Monday night played
havoc with the cars so that only four
could be used to handle the large
crowd. A very good time was had by
those who were present. and the man
agement expresses regret that more
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
To the Coimmbnsrri.on.

United States Marshal Morgan Treat
was In Norfolk yesterday morning and
in the afternoon he went over to New
port News to carry several United
States prisoners to the Columbus, Ohio.
prison. These were Carlo FAST, three
years for passing counterfeit coin:
George FAST. son of Carlo FAST, one year
Tor passing counterfeit coin. and George
w. Kelley. one year for pension fraud
These prisoners were carried by way
OF Alexandria. where several prisoners.
convicted in that place. will be includ-
ed In the party. Marshal Treat had
two guards from Newport News to ac-
company him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
THE VOLUNTEER ARMY.
ASSISTANT WEATHER OBSERVER
WAGNER APPOINTED A LIEU
TENANT

Lieutenant Max Wagner, chief assist
ant TO Observer J.,J. Gray of the U. S.
Weather Bureau office in this city, has
been appointed q second lieutenant in
the volunteer army, Twenty seventh
u. S. Infantry. for service in the Phil
ippines. and, 1t is understood has ac-
cepted and will shortly resign his pres
ent position with the bureau. Lieuten-
ant Wagner was in the Signal Corps
attached to General Miles command in
Porto Rico in the Spanish American
war; and made n good record for BRAY
cry and promptness of action. Lieuten-
ant and Mrs. Wagner and their family
have been residing in Park Place dur
ing their sojourn here. but Mrs. Wag-
ner and their children will prob bly, go
to Massachusetts, as soon as thc Lieu
tenant is ready to go 20 the front.
This appointment will neccssitatc q
now man For the Weather Bureau Office
to fill the L;cutcnants place. I.icutcn-
ant Wagner has made many friends
while here. WHO will he pleased at his
promotion, hut sorry To have him leave
here. Mrs. WaGncr's departure also will
be regretted.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
THREE MEN DROWNED
A Canoe Run Down by Schooner
Leven A. lnsIey
mrssrs Casey Almond md Son Dnv-
ia, anu Brother Richard, Find n
Watcry Grave OH Atlantic City
Flnts Particulars OF Disn.tor.

About o'clock yesterday morning
while two brothers. Carey and Richard
Almond, of No. a Chapel street ex-
tended. aud David Allmand. son of
the first mentioned, were in canoe.
longing clans on the Atlantic City
flats, they were run down by the
schooner Levin A. Insley, of Baltimore.
and drowned.
PARTICULARS OF DISASTER.
left Norfolk for Newport News about
thirty minutes before the accident. The
wind was blowing Northwest at about
ten miles an hour, when the collision
occurred. The canoe was stove in and
its occupants thrown into the river,
and must have drowned almost instant
~.
as soon as the crash occurred Cap
tain jefferson Davis had 4 yawl boat
lowered from the lnsley and the crew
ready to render assistance. but two OF
the men never rose 10 the surface. The
third came up three times, but went
down for the last time while the yawi
boat was close 10 him. bul not near
enough to save him.
FRUITLESS SEARCH.
Captain Davis kept his boat, with his
men in 1t looking around for an hour.
but failed TO find the bodies. He then
returned 10 Norfolk and reported the
accident at the custom house.
Captain Davis stated that as soon as
he got sight of the canoe he made every
effort 10 prevent n collision, but his ef-
forts proved unavailing.
The schooner Insley is an old craft
a rld 1- I,.-N
Baltimore. and was built in Dorchester
county. Md. in 1865. Captain Davis
resides at No. AL South Washington
street. Baltimore.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
Resigned His Position.

Mr.. William 7. Burfoot. cryer of the
Federal Court in this district. has sent
in his resignation to Judge Waddill to
take effect Immediately. or as soon as
his successor can be appointed. the de-
partment at Washington having de-
cided to allow cryers and bailiffs pay
only for days when the Judge is on the
bench.
Mr.. Burfoot says the office will not
pay a living at that rate and conse-
uuently he doesn't want 1t. He has the
record of being staunch Republican.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
NorfoIk's Breathing Place to Be
Beautified
q LnrSe Hot House so Be Erected
This Summcr-TwO Hugo Iron
Urns Purchased For The Entrance
-AMntron for s.aaicsnud Childron

When 1t Is remembered what the
tract of land now comprising the Nor
folk City Park was before the hand of
Improvement was laid upon it, our
readers viii get u correct idea OF its
Transformation. Every year adds to
the beauty and deslrobility of this
breathing spot, and our people are be-
ginning to appreciate what has been
and is being done to make it an in
dlspensable resort for the women and
children OF the city, VINO on tho Sab
bath, and afternoons generally. go
there for fresh air, and rest
The Park Committee of the Councils
is alive to the necessity for continu lus
improvements IT the park until il be-
comes in reality an ideal resort, ana
with this object in view Messrs. Allen.
Herman, kahn and Vail are giving
much thought and attention to the
work entrusted to them.
THE MATRCN.
One OF tho best provisions the COM
miiiec has made was the selection &C a
| matr0n for the park. The duty of the
matrun is to look after the comfort OF
ladies and children who spend after
Moons and evenings there. While the
crowds at the park are not large daily,
there are picnics every day or two
there. and the matron acts as q sort
of an assistant 10 the park Keeper,
who has been busy since spring over
looking the improvements to th-
grounds.
HOT HOUSE TO BE BUILT.
| In the near future. possibly before the
summer months are over, the commit
| tee will authorize the erection of Il
large and costly hot house 10 bc sit
| uated at some convenient place III the
park enclosure. This will COS. several
thousand dollars and will be quite AN
addition to the citys only public park.
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS.
Other improvements are already UNI
der way. a new entrance for pedes-
TRANS is being erected and pretty
walkway, paralleling the drive. is to be
constructed. Flowerbeds and shrubbery
VIII be set out all over tho park. In
snort. a general scheme of beautifyin.;
these recreation grounds is contemplate
ed. All OF the work cannot be done
this summer, but next year il is hoped
that NorfoitianS will take a pride III
pointing out the park to visitors.
Recently the Park Committee pur-
chased two large iron urns at the cost
or several hundred dollars and these
Will be in place shortly on either side
OF the entrance. which is also being
otherwise beautifed. Tho COMMITTEES.
has not much money available, but 1t is
making what 1t has serve q good pur-
pose.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
A thtiG Epjoys.

The pleasant navor, gentle action and
soothing effect of Syrup of FIGS. when
in need of n laxative. and IL the father
or mother be costive or bilious. the
most gratifying results follow its use
50 that it is the best family remedy
known and every family should have
4 bottle. Manufactured By the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
IIatP,m wn. srcr wcop.u.

y hat-pin was the deadly weapon
used by Il jealous negro woman on n RI
val at Corners bar. on Talbot street.
yesterday afternoon. The weapon was
welded by Annie Parsons. She stabbed
Rosa Mason with II twice in the head.
inilicting painful wounds. The Parsons
woman was very violent when arrested
by officer Spratt. and had 10 be roughly
handled
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
Ep,vor,h Ien.ucIawn r.nr,y.

The Epworth League of Queen Street
NJ. L. Church gave a lawn party on the
beautiful green OF the church from to
II o'clock last night The grounds were
brilliantly Illuminated with Chinese Ian
terms. which gave attractiveness to the
scene. There was continual stream OF
visitors from the opening to the close
of the party, and the cheerful smiles
and bright faces OF the fair sex, who
were out in force. added charms to
the occasion.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
sc1nn zenith ssis mnn,c.

Alex. Selan. the Brooklyn frescoer
aud painter. who was robbed by
negroes in a dive over a saloon Mt the
corner OF Church and Water streets
Sunday evening. was sent to his home
yesterday afternoon on the Old Domin-
ion steamer. Se,an was stranded. and
he was cared for at the Union Mission
night before last and yesterday Chief
Kizer arranged for him to be sent home
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
Funeral, orur.. vhi,cnon,

The obsequies of Mrs. Martha A..
Whitehead. whose demise occurred at
the home OF her brother. No 2f2 Fen
church street, Sunday night, were held
from The residence at 1880 o'clock YES
terday morning. The services were sol
emnized by Rev. r. Nj. Chandler. OF
Chestnut Street Church. Berkeley, and
Rev. II. T.. Johnson. y. D., of Cum
berland Street Church, this city. The
informant was in Portsmauth
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19

Take the handsome new steamer
"Mobjack," OF the Old Dominion Line
for delightful all-day trip on the
water. She leaves Bay Line wharf
daily, except Sunday. at 700 a. m. for
Mobjack Eay and landings In Mathews
and Gloucester counties. Fare only
81 for excursion trip TO return same
day. jy10-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
Bi.hop John q. Grnpbc-rx.

Bishop John C. Cranberry, who came
to Norfolk Monday 10 attend the flu
neral Of his niece. Miss Carrie Gran,
berry. returned to Ashland yesterday
morning. The Bishop has one more
district conference to preside over. at
ter which lie will so to Colorado. where
he will remain for two months
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19

About O'Clock last night an alarm OF
fire from box Ss. corner OF Cove and
Chapel streets. called out the fire de-
par;mert- The alarm proved to be a
false one It was turned in by man
who mistook the brightness saused by
an electric light in an alleyway for a
fire,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
Imp.r,nn,to wc.noui., p,.,or.

In response to the request of the
Norfolk District Conference. Rev. Dr..
a. G. Brown. presiding elder. authorizes
each pastor to arrange for and hold his
third quarterly conferences at such time
and place as may be most convenient.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
only 81. virginia Beach nna ue,ur,,

One meal and bath at the Atlantic
Hotel. accommodations first-class. Per
manent rates very low. Reason: This is
their advertising year Try It, Tickets
for sale at Virginia Beach depot.
jyS-Su,W, fr-1m
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19

All in sight OF monument. Newest
Discovery" extracts teeth painlessry.
n. y. Dental Rooms. Ennes only, 1924
Main street, corner Talbot.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19

We are making q special run on
FINE QUALITY DIAMONDS. Learn
our prices for first-class goods.
THE GALE JEWELRY co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
Fly 90 FIX mined Free.

DR.. a. Week manager OF the optical
department of the Gale Jewelry Com
pany, Will examine your eyes free. De-
fective vision and complicated cases
specially invited 10 call. je26-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19

LOST.

T OST-IN ATLANTIC HOTEL WASH
IL room. Saturday evening, July 10TH n
Gold Ring with cameo set. S. Will he
paid at Atlantic Hotel Office for its re-
turn. jyl6-3t'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
.Ynu n,nx nenh th. S.,..

but not the tree" When disease has he
como chronic and deep seated it $ often
why 1t IS hos, to take Hoods Sarsanar iiin
when disease first shows itself
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
HELP WAMTED-MALE.

w ANTED-SALESMEN AND COL
w iectors to work in the city and
FACTGRiNG Co. 2ss and 2si q Church :f-: st..
Norfolk. Va, or 4o7 Court street. Ports
mouth. juS-ataw-tf
M ONEY TO PATENT GOOD IDEAS
1N1 may be secured by our aid. THE
te30-1m-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
EOR RENT.

III OR RENT-THAT PART OF NOR
u folk College building heretofore used
for boarding department, fronting on Col
main building fronting on Granny street
Apply TO BYRD. BALDWIN x CO. Had
dington Building. jyl5
" OR RENT-FOUR IMPOVERISHED
~ rooms al No. III Brewer street.
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Il OR RIiAff.-- FURNISHED HOUSE
on Colonial avenue for July August
and September. Address "COLONIAL,"
inns Office. my3i-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19

HOOPS PILLS arc the favorite family
cathartic.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
WANTED.

II OOKKEEPER. WITH BEST REF
D erencc wants position; willing to
start on small salary. Address +. T. e..
Sni5 office. jyl9-1w'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
BOAR CERS.

ID LEASANT FURNISHED ROOMS.
Il with or without board at 2il Church
street. opposite ST Paul's Church.
jelS-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19

TIME HOME.-EVERYTHIN NEW
Il and clean. table board $500: board
and room $500 per week. 42i ana I2J
Church street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
locks and bonds.

MoTTU. de WITT & CO.. 81 Cranky st.
Stocks and bonds.
Southern investments
Correspondence solicited
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19

4 f YOU ARE GOING TO BUILD A
4 house or remodel. consult II L.
cor Ward and Moran avenues. All work
guaranteed. tyJ5-1ms
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19

no YOU NEED a SEWING MA
~ chine? Try Wheeler and Wilson'S
ball bearing D. 3. machines rented and
repalred) 167 Church street. JNO. II.
STONE, Agent. iy16-,f
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-13
Lost Dog Insurance.

A new kind of insurance is that OF
lost, strayed, stolen. or impounded
dogs. The dog insurance company
registers the dog to be insured, with Its
full description, and provides a tag OF
the insurance company bearing the
number by which it is registered which
tag must be constantly worn, together
with its city license tag.
The insurance company keeps man
at each pound to release any dog bear
ing a tag of the company and return It.
to it's owner. This Is great conven-
ience to the owners of valuable pets,
and saves the dogs from contracting
the diseases which are so numerous
and contagious in such a place. 1t also
saves both dog and owner much misery
and anxiety. to say nothing Of the ex-
pense and tiresome red tape which are
necessary to release a dog from the
pound. 't'~I ~ e.7. ..E - H,''
Detectives are regularly employed by
the company to trace any dog the mo-
ment 1t Is reported missing. .ts s..it
Every person pledges himself to re-
port to the association any dog which
be finds wandering about apparently
lost and bearing tag Of the company
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-13
Church Directory.

Reformed Church--Rev. G. A, Whitmore
cas or. Services bi-weekly alternating
morning and evening. Services v ednes.
day. z D. m, Sunday School 2p. m.
Guild each Lords Day $50 p. m. other SER
vices announced from the pulpit.
Lutheran Church Rev>A. Bredenbek, past
tor. Services, Sunday 10 A. M. and $50 P.
Sunday School, 9. Pm Prayer Meet
ing, Wednesday, Gas P.
United Brethren Church-Rev. William
Daugherty Pastor. Regular Services by
appointment from the pulpit.
Glass Meeting every two weeks at 10 a. m
Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening.
Sunday School PM.
Mite Society "mi-monthly. "Wednesday
Monthly at Parsonage.
Moravian Church: Rey NJ. F. Oerter, Pas
tor. Sunday School every Sunday, . a: IN,
Preaching services will be held every other
Sunday as heretofore, alternating morning
aud evening at 10 ard $3.50 respectively.
Methodist Episcopal Church - Rev.
NJ. Fl. Courtney Pastor. Services every alter
nate Sunday at 10 A. M. and 700 T. M.
Sunday School at 8 A. NJ. Prayer Meeting
very Wednesday evening ct 100 +. M.
ST. Stephens Church, Protestant Episcoal
Rev. Ernest McGill Rector. Services
every Sunday at 400, p. M, at Walkers
vile at 1890 n. M, al Thurmont,
Service SATURDAYS at 400 p. IN.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-13
A Floating Snail.

There is a snail snail which is SO
fond Of the sea that 1t never comes
to land, and it builds such capital
boat for itself and its eggs that while
large ships are sinking and steamers
are unable to face the storm it tosses
about in perfect safety.
The little snail is of violet color
and is therefore called Ianthina. 1t
has a small shell and there projects
from the under part of the body long,
tongue-like piece of flesh. This is the
raft, and it is built upon most scientific
principles, for 1t has compartments in
1t for air. 1t is broad and the COM
partmepts are underneath, Sd hat 1t
cannot capsize. . r-
Moreover, the snail knows low to
stow away its cargo, for the Oldest
eggs and those which hatch the soonest
are placed in the center and the light
est and newest on the sides Of the raft.
The Ianthina fills. its own air COM
partments by getting globule of air
underneath Its head, the body Is then
curved downward beneath the raft, and,
the head being tilted on one side, the
air rushes in and fills the spaces. It
feeds on beautiful little jelly fish.
which has fiat, raft-like form with a
pretty little sail upon it, and they con-
gregate in muNitudss when the sea Is
calm. a# ~.
Sometimes specimens are washed up
on the northwestern coast of France,
and when they are handled they give
out a violet dye. ..
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-13
ABOUT BALLOONING.;
SOME CURIOUS FACTS RELATED BY AN
"a .ls OLD AERoNAUT. ,,. sri.

Men Who Pierce the Skies Fearlessly Can
=, not Look Over the Edge of an Ordinary
Building without Tsrror-Trouble Due to
self-Consciousness. "a. s.a.,s.... rn. 4-.
Few men or women who sail up to
the skies In balloons with entire fear
lessness could stand on the ledge Of
third story window without expert
encing that faintness and nausea which
terror inspires or feeling an almost ir-
resistible desire to fling themselves
headlong to the pavement below" said
the old aeronaut .A.a Ft'i p
prise. s.rfs. -..rses.gt.. .es ID. ..,.,.
1T is. think" returned he, "due
entirely to the fact Of self-conscious-
ness Balloonists are all more or less
self-conscious. 1t Is that way with
every person who is favored with con-
stant public notice or with supersensi-
tive, highly cultivated or intellectual
folk. In close proximity to their fell
low men and things Of earth their sem
sibility to surroundings is invariably
acute. There are few of such persons
who could walk along the edge of tall
building or who could peer down from
the brink of a precipice without suf-
fering vertigo and that strange hysteric
impulse to jump off. This Is because
they are too thoroughly aware Of their
own personalities, or, In other words,
because they are always thinking Of
themselves. .. s. .... -... ..
Nov, person who Is not self-con-
scious may parade up and down on the
tops Of cliffs, climb steeples or cling to
the ridge OF a skyscraping building
without the slightest degree Of fear or
Inconvenience. His sensibilities are
blunted; he is not sufficiently imbued
with the idea Of hts own personal
worth to heed the perils and discom-
forts of lofty position. But put that
same Individual into balloon and
send him up into the sky for couple
of miles and, most paradoxically, he
at once becomes nervous, restless and
eventually evinces the liveliest fear.
He is liable to become sick ald faint,
and manifests all those disorders COM
mon to the self-conscious man at an
eminence of hundred feet or so.
"The latter, however, the moment
you get him thousand feet above the
earth, the moment all familiar objects
begin to recede from his view, loses all
fear and tendency to vertiginous dis
turbances. A strange exhilaration
possesses him, and likewise an impulse
to dare and do. II there be trapeze
attached to the balloon he wants to
climb down and swing in it.
THAT is why professional aeronauts
ascend to great heights and swoop
down to earth by means OF the para
chute. They have lost all conscious
ness of themselves among the clouds,
and boldly trust themselves to the hy-
pothetical safety Of the big umbrellas
without tremor Of fear. Yet l ven-
ture to say not one of these profession
ais would trust himself to leap from a
building $50 feet high with para
chute. / doubt If many Of them at
such height could be persuaded even
to venture close enough to the edge to
peer into the street." ..-.