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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-12
IN SOUTH AFRICA
Cecil Rhodes and the People Of Kim
berly Are Now Feasting Upon
Horse Flesh.
TRYING TO RELIEVE THEM
General Bullers Explanation Of Why He
Did Not Hold Vaal Krantz When
he Had Possession Of the
Place,

London, Feb. 12.-The news printed
today throws great light on the war situa-
tion. Lord Roberts Is not engaged In
a movement against BlOemfontein as
hoped, but is at the Modder river and 1t
Is believed he means to attack General
Cronje for the purpose of relieving Cecil
Rhodes and the besieged city of Kimber-
ly, whose inhabitants have been eating
horse meat for five weeks and whose
death rate has grown alarmingly. Cronje
has strengthened his position in expec-
tation OF an attack. At Rensberg the
Beers are strong enough to take the Of
fensive. The most depressing news, how
ever, comes from Natal. The Beers oc-
cupied farm south of the Tugela near
Chieveley which Is. studded with hills
from which the country can be COM
manded for miles around. 1t is reported
from Durham that General Joubert Is
marching with 5000 men to outtiank
Butler. A Boer column is operating In
Zululand and there seems to be fear
that Buffers line of communication will
be attacked. Rnller has removed his
headquarters from Spearman's camp to
Springfield and apparently does not be-
lieve the Beers will attack again. AS for
Ladysmith, military experts have now
given up hope. 1t is agreed sortie
from the beleaguered town would result
In the British being cut to pieces.
London, February PA dispatch
from the Modder river announces that
lieut.. F. 0. Taft, amateur golf cham
plon, died of his wounds received dur
Ing General MjacDonald's reconnois-
sance ait Koodoosberg.
London, February -, 4:12 p. m.-The
war office has received the following
dispatch from Field Marshal Lord Rob-
erts, dated at the Modder river, Sum
day, February II: II received tele-
gram from Butler as follows dated
February o. 1t was necessary after
seizlng the Vaal Krantz to intrench 1t
as a pivot for further operations. But
found after trying two days THAT
owing to the nature of the ground this
was iinpraIcticayble. 1t was also exposed
to fire from heavy guns in "a position
from which our artillery was doninat-
ed. 1t is essential to the troops advanc-
ing on Ladysmith by Harding or Mon
gers drift to hold Vaal Krantz secure
ly; accordingly we are pressing an ad-
vance by those roads, Z ,iind we cam
not make 1T secure
London, February 12.-The house Of
commons was crowded to-day in antic-
ipation Of ~ statement from George
Wyndham, parliamentary secretary Of
ures. At present, he said, there were
109,0 regulars, and the increase antic-
ipated would be 10000. There were now
32S,000 men in THE auxiliary forces, and
it was estimated the increase would be
would soon have at least $4,000 men.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-12
Hosting the Stars and Stripes.

Manila, February 12.-The gunboat
Princeton visited Tatanes and Calagan
islands, which were omitted from the
Paris treaty OF peace, and raised Amer
lean flags and appointed native govern
ors The Princeton found a Japanese
flag flying at Bayal island, and re-
Trained from landing there pending or
ders. Reports from native sources say
that General Pho del Pillar died Of fe-
yer recently.
Washington, February 12.--Among
the deaths General Otis reported to-day
was First Lieut.. Brainerd S. Higley,
assistant surgeon Of the United States
aruny OF acute dySentery
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-12
Disarming Alleged Filibusterers.

El Paso, February 12.-The Mexican
government prohibits the entrance Of
arms and ammunition to- the state of
Sonora, owing to the revolution in prog
ress there. Miners are stripped of arms
and ammunition at Nogales and Naco.
This order was ISSUED because it was
reported that Americans were pouring
into Sonora in the guise of miners, while
their real object was to assist the rebel
lious Yaquis in gaining their freedom.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-12
A Tragedy at Bland.

Saturday evening serious shooting
affray took place at Bland. 1t was pay
day at the Albemarle and there was a
good deal of drinking. A man named
Boyle of Albuquerque got into a fight
with laborer known as "Jeff." The
latter drew revolver and discharged it
four times at Boyle, who was fatally In
iured, bullet entering his abdomen.
"Jeff" sought safety in flight and has
not yet been caught.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-12
The Labor Trouble In Chicago.

Chicago February 12.-Of 1000 build
ing tradesmen who took a. half holiday
Saturday in defiance of the new rules
of tine building contractors council,
orle-l1alf, it was announced by the labor
leaders resumed work as usual on the
big buildings. This Is regarded by the
labor interests as indicating great
weakness in the building contractors
agreement to stand by one another AT
the headquarters Of the contractors 1t
wals declared the men still ait work
were doing so under special agreements
In order to complete certain portions OF
the work.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-12

The linotype machine Of the New Mex
lean Office Is capable Of handling any
quantity of composition for legal briefs
in short space Of time. Printing upon
lines from this machine is like that OF
new type, for every line is specially cast
when used. No blurred or indistinct
printing comes from linotype work.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-12
Bryan In Virginia.

Richuend, Va, Feb. l2.-William }
Bryan reached here this morning escort
ed by a joint committee Of the Virginia
having haeu Invited TO ad
dress that body.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-12
LECTURE COURSE.

, The committee having charge OF the
course OF lectures to be delivered at ths
court house OF this city during the pres
ert winter, under the auspices OF Carle-
ton Post, G. A. R., take pleasure In an
nouncing to the public the engagement
Of the following distinguished talent,
who will appear at the respective dates
named below. 1t Is to be hoped that
the citizens Of Santa Fe will cordially
unite with the committee in making this
lecture course an eminent success in ev-
cry respect
February l5.
Miss Eleanore M. HILL professor OF
elocution at Normal University; sub
tect, readings and recitations.
February a.. /.
Hon. A. l.. Morrison, Of Santa Fe, N.
M; subject, George Warrington and
His Contemporaries"
March I.
Hon. ]. P. Victory. Subject, The
Bench and Bar; Their Moods -Grave.
Gay and Otherwise"
Tickets for the full course, $1.60; sin-
gle admissions, 50 cents. Season tickets
for pupils Of colleges or schools. -
cents. Tickets may be had and seats se.
cured at Ireland's drug store. at Welt
mer's stationery store, from the cora-4
mittee. or comrades Of Carleton post.
]. p. Victory, q. W. Knasbei. 8. n.
Day committee.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-12
Death Of a Silver Advocate.

Salt Lake, February 12.-Thomas g.
Merrill widely known throughout the
country as an energetic worker in the
silver cause, is dead Of pneumonia. Mer-
rtM was interested in mining properties
in Utah, Colorado and Montana.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-12
A Fire in Kansas.

St. Paul, Kas., Feb. l2.-One third
business Of the portion of this city was
destroyed by fire this morning, entailing
total loss Of $4,000. Eight buildings
with their contents were consumed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-12
BANK AT LAS CRUCES ROBBED.
A Sheriff's Posse Is Now In Pursuit Of the
Robbers,

Special to the New Mexican.
Las Cruces, February 1.-THE bank
of Henry D. Bowman was to-day rob-
bed by two men. who held up the en-
ployes by revolvers aimed at them. The
amount taken was large. officers are
after the robbers.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-12

The New Mexican job department and
its large force OF employees can fill any
order expeditiously
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-12

All you can eat. and then some. AT
the Bon-Ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22
HEARN FOUND
DEAD IN BED.
Young Man ASphyxiatad by
Illuminating Gas.
THE RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT.
He Probably UTconScIousY Opened The Stop
Cock After Having Closed H.
is KNOWN TO HAVE DONE so BEFORE.
His Friends IukIngI Advised Him to Use Candles
lbs cad Of Gas on Account Of These !.
Dangerous Mistakes,
He Probably UrcnnScIousY Opened The Stop
Cock After Having Closed H.
is KNOWN TO HAVE DONE so BEFORE.

Frank Hearn. 20 years old. son OF
John Hearn. of 26 Middle street. was
found dead in his bed, at Esth-s Will
liams' boarding house. 1873 Atwells ave-
nue., early this morning.
Young Hearn was unusually happy
all day Saturday and Yesterday. He re-
tired in perfect health and with moth
ing TO cause him to commit a rash act.
There were no love or financial affairs
to harass him and, apparently. he had
everything TO live for.
When he did not come down to break
fast Miss Catherine Rooney went to call
him. AS she reached his chamber door
she smelled gas and divining that some
thing was wrong screamed for help.
door was not locked and those who got
the alarm pushed it open.
Young Hearn was in bed. He had care
fully disrobed and just as he was about
to step into bed, had reached up, turn
ed off the gas from a centre drop light.
and had jumped into bed and taken his
last sleep. He was Of a nervous temper
ament and before this was known to
have shut off gas, and unconsCfUus1y
ITO have turned IL on again, and in a
joking manner II had been suggested TO
him that he had better keep TO candles.
Or. Palmer viewed the body, declared
Ii to have been a case of accidental as
phyxiation and gave permit for the
burial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22
FRANCE C0MPELS CHINA TO
COMPLY WITH HER DEMANDS.

Tacoma, Jan. 22.-The steamer Mon
mouthshire brings news from Shanghai
that China has acquiesced to the
French demands for territory at Kwang
Chanwan Bay after two more Chinese
roy of two Kwang provinces. appoint
ing Ii Hung Chang to succeed. China
also agrees to decapitate the prefect
who began the warfare against the
French and to pay 10000 taels indem-
nifty 10 the families OF Frenohmen who
were killed. French leaders are greatly
elated and declare that while England
is busy in Africa. France should extend
her sphere of influence over Kwang
Tung, Kwang 81 and Yunnan and de-
mand equality with England in Szo-
cham.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22
CASTELLANE CALLS
DE RODAYS SCOUNDREL.

New Vo,k. Jan. ,? Cnunt Boni De
Castelane and Countess De Castellane
arrived today on the La Bretagne from
Havre. There was no one at the pier
to meet them. They went To the Wal
dorf- Astoria.
The count was willing TO talk about
the stories OF his losses by stock specu-
lation and gambling. OF De Rodays,
editor OF Figaro, he said:
DE Rodays is liar. He Is a
scuundrel you can say anything you
like about him What should i care
for him. oh, he is a liar.
The count evidently did not llka the
stories that had been printed about
him He was asked If he would chal-
lengc DE Rodays.
Challenge? Certainly not. i shall
not challenge such a man. He rs nos
the kind Of man TO accept chaleIlBe'
No. shall not challenge him, but when
| go back | shall slap his face with a
stick. II he does not retract
The statement which Count Clstel-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22
NONSUIT is
SUSTAINED.
German Brothers Petition for
New Trial Is Dismissed.
THEY SUED MARY MAGUIRE.
Claimed She Promised 10 Pay the Expenses
Of Fathers Funeral
JUDGE DUBOIS GRANTED NONSUIT
On the G ound That the Case Cam, Within Tho
Statute Of Frauds Appellate Court TodsJ
Approval the Ruling.
Claimed She Promised 10 Pay the Expenses
Of Fathers Funeral
JUDGE DUBOIS GRANTED NONSUIT

A rather unusual case was heard by
the appellate court today. 1t was the
case OF German Bros VS.. Mary Mcguire.
and was before the court on a petition
for a new trial. The suit was brought
by the plaintiffs. who are undertakers.
to recover debt due for the burial OF
the defendants father. Judge Dubois
in the common pleas division of the su-
preme court granted defendants mo-
tion for a nonsuit, on the ground that
the case came within the statute OF
frauds, the promise relied on being an
oral one, and that statute requiring
that in order to charge anyone TO
answer for the debt OF another there
must be some memorandum Of the
promise in writing. Plaintiffs claim
the nonsuit was wrongfully granted.
Dennis II. Sheahan, counsel for plain
tiffs, in his argument for a new trial,
claimed IL was a well-established prln-
ciple OF law that a request TO pay for
services may be implied from the bene-
ficial nature OF the consideration and
the circumstances OF the transaction.
That in this case the nature OF the con-
sideration and the circumstance OF the
transaction was OF such a beneficial ma
ture TO the defendant that IL WIGS clear
ly within the promise OF the jury to de-
termine whether or not a contract
which would bind the defendant might
be implied. That il was, therefore.
question OF fact and as SUCH should
have been left TO the DETERMINATION OF
the jury
In support OF the claim that the case
coes not fall within the provisions OF
the esatute OF fraucs, IL was argued
that the statute cannot apply TO fune-
raj expenses for the reason that the
dett must be incurred by some third
person.
On behalf OF the defe 1dant IL was
argued she only said sne would pay the
money when she got H. from the insur-
ance company. and that the plain
tiff forbade the insurance company
to ray the money and Immediately be-
gan suit Also that the case was clear
" WITHIN the statute OF frauds. Me-
Guinness and Dorau we're counsel Tor
the defendant.
'fhe pst tion for a new trial was de-
MED and dismissed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22

lane gave out in relation to De Rodays,
editor of the Figaro, whence come the
stories that Count Castellane lost sew
eral millions Of francs on the stock eX-
change and in gambling translated, IS
as follows
M DE Rodays, Editor. lie Figaro;
Sir: There has been communicated
tO me on board the ship The calumny
in the Partisan papers which emanated
from the Figaro. You will az once print
a formal denial I reserve the right
on my return 10 tell you what l think
OF your disloyal act"
Count Castellane then denied that he
was gambler. II never gambled IN my
life" he said warmly. II never played
cards for money or gamblcl in any
sthrr f,im. I did not i,se snoncy Ia
speculation and these stories are all
fabricationa and as false as they can
be There Is no truth In thcm az all.
When the question of the relationship
between himself and his wife was
touched upon Count Castclldre said:
"Our relations are perfectly harmo-
NOUS"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22

Spearpan's Camp, Natal, Jan. p,
$3.50 a. m.-Early on Sunday morning
General Warren commenced a thanking
movement on the extreme left of the
British position The infantry advanced
at five in the morning along the irreg-
ular Tabamyama Mountain, which ends
at Spion Kop. The artillery occupied
positions behind and on the plain. The
British carefully worked along the hills
until within a thousand yards of
commanding kopje, on which Beers
were concentrated. concealed balind
immense boulders strewn thick'y over
the hill.
ARTILLERY OPENED FIRE.
The artillery opened the attack, and
the batteries worked continuously pour
ing tons of shrapnel among the Beers,
who.devoted their attention to musket'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22
THE LAST STAND OF THE y,QUl
INDIANS AGAINST MEXlCANS.

Nogales. Ariz.. Jan. PA message
from Ortiz, a station on the Sonora
railroad. reports that carriers from
Maycoyate confirm the account OF the
last stand of the Yaqui Indians against
the Mexican general, Torres
Official kilograms received in Nogales
rlaces the Mexican loss in killed and
wounded at so, and message sent over
the government wires last night con-
firms the report OF thS'killing OF Yaqui
chief. Tetabiate. along with 200 Of his
best fighters.
The 500 Indians taken prisoners will
be brought into Ortiz tomorrow, and
also Father Beltram and the Josephine
sisters, who were rescued.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22
British DOggedly Advancing in Face Of Fierce Opposition.
Nothing to Indicate Conclusive Result Yet Received.

General Methuen. She says General
Wauchopes last mention OF General
Methuen TO her was contained in let
ter from the Orange River dated Nov.
%, as follows
Il expect Methuen will halt at the
Modder River for some days before
pushing forward. He has had a hard
time OF il and must be a real, gallant
soldier TO shove along as he does"
WOLSELEY'S DENIAL.
Lord Wolseley has also issued a de-
nial Of the report that the war office Is
in possession of a letter from General
Wauchope written the night before the
battle of Hagersfontein. saying il
would be the last letter he would
write as he had been asked TO perform
an impossible task and he had either
to obey or surrender his sword.
CONTINUED on page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22

A meeting Of the Democratic state
central committee was held at noon To-
day. i'm Gelb's parlors, with good at
tendance. and Hon. George W. Greene,
of woonsocket. chairman Of the COM
mittee. presiding.
After the transaction ~ routine busi-
ness, the matter OF the final details for
the reception OF Hon. William J. Bryan.
OF Nebraska, on Monday next, were
taken up and generally discussed
Sub committees were appointed as
follows: ON ChairST.n John y. ConleY.
OF Warren: Or l.. Y. e. Garvin OF Cum
berland. DR. Ryan of Pawtuo kct. on
hall and invitations, y. II. Quinn OF
Warwick. John r. Drinan. OF Provi-
dence. y. r. owen Of Scituate. =
Fitzsimmons Of Lincoln. Orland ;. Hill
OF Cranston. II was also voted that the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22
TROUBLE OYER FREIGHT
TRACKS ENDS QUICKLY.

auckland that connections between the
tracks 20 Henderson street
and the tracks OF the Union RailruaN
company would DE made at once, and
a gang Of men was set 20 work this
morning to DO the necessary work
Mayor Baker said ne expected the work
would 81 completed by tomorrow morn
ing.
As soon as the connection between
the tracks Of the Union Railroad COM
pany and the tracks Of the Harbor
Junction branch is made the rails at
Canal and Steeple street viii be taken
up by the city and thus the orders OF
the mayor and the city council viii be
CONTINUED on page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22

tion of the measure OF real success at
tending the two days hard fighting. All
that can be said is that the British
seem TO be doggedly advancing in the
face Of an equally stubborn resistance.
At the close Of yesterdays fighting the
republicans had merely evacuated their
first line of defense TO take W another
semi circular position a short distance
i'm the rear recalling the old Burgher
ruse by which the Beers have previous
ly managed 10 entlce the British into
fatal traps.
TRIVIAL DETAILS.
Dispatches from elsewhere in South
Africa this morning give trivial details
OF minor happenings and do not ilu-
inmate the situation.
The widow OF General Wauchope IN
an open letter hotly denies the story
that the general in any way criticised
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22
ELEVEN MEN ENT0MBED
BY CAVE IN OF TUNNEL.

The men were engaged in eXcavating
la feet from the mouth of the tunnel.
Inspector Lambie was In the at Cf
leaving the tunnel when the cave-in
occurred His lower eXtremlles ware
pirned down. and it was eight hours
before he was eXtricated, and chen in
a dying condition.
Twenty-eight feet from the entrance
OF the tunnel the roof is bricked over,
and il is not thought that any or the
cntombed men were killed. 1t is
thought the imprisoned men Will be
liberated In the course OF Il or Is
hours.
4 later dispatch says street car in
spector Lambic who was injured by
the cave-in, is dead.
Two of the entombed men, John Nit
choll and John r. Chart, have been
rescued
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22

ry firing on the British infantry, The
Boers stuch TO their rocky Businesses
with ghs greatest tenacity aud at the
conclusion of the day the British had
only advanced across a few ridges. The
Beers. apparently have fe wguns and
they dill little dana ge.--
Captain Hanley Of the Dublin Fusi-
liers fell mortally wounded while lead
ing his men TO seize a fresh point of
vantage.
DEFINITE NEWS LACKING.
London. Jan. %. 2:3O p. m.-Nothing
has been received thus far today to in
dicate that any conclusive result has
been reached by the British forces in
the region Of the Upper Tugela. and
the lack OF information regarding what
men and munitions'the Beers have in
reserve prevents accurate determina-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22

Los Angeles, Cal. Jan. % 5 lortly
after I o'clock this morning the west
end Of what is known as the Third
street tunnel caved in and entombed
II laborers and bricklayers, and ia,ally
injured w. +. Lambie an inspe2 or. in
the employ OF the street department
The entombed men are:
John Mohr.
John Fckhart
Frank Polasseur.
John Mitchell.
William Pauly.
49, Kimberley.
Max Costello.
--- Baden.
John Bejoie
John Washburn.
Bert Garrett.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22
This
IS
Business J
announcement

To all to whom this may concern, be
Il known that /, Jacob Doll, OF New
York city, have this day sold 10 Sut-
cliffe n. Widdup. all my stocks OF
pianos. both in Providence and Woon-
socket, and all pianos and organs ont
on lease. rented or otherwise, and all
payments due thereon are to be paid
20 the said Sutcliffe N. Widdup at 4S2-
asa Westminster street, Providence. II.
]. Soliciting a continuance of public
patronage for my successor, Mr.. Wild
dup. Respectfully,
JACOB DOLL.
Providence, II. J., Jan. IL, 1900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22

The somewhat strained condition ~
affairs betNeen the city OF Providence
and the New York. New Haven ana
Hartford Railroad company. resulting
from the order issued by the city couh-
ell aud the mayor 60 the commissioner
of public works 90 remove the rails OF
the Consolidated r1ad from the piece
of CAV land nt the junction OF canal
and Steeple streets. mo- longer exists.
and matters will be- satisfactorily ar
ranged q "a comparatively few hours.
Mayor Baker said this morning that
he talked with Mr. Bucsiand. the local
reuresontattve " the Consolidated
road. Yesterday In regard to the situ-
alton and he was Informed by Mr..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22
GOULDS LATEST PRIZE DOG.

New York, Jan. Crank Gould has
just imported a new st. Bernard dog
from England which has been added 10
his $4,000 kennel at Lyndhurst. The
new prize Is named Kingstonian Golf
and according TO Walter Johnson. the
kennel master, he is the largest iog ot
his class i'm this country. He weighs 23S
pounds and cost $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22
LYONS POTTERY CLOSED BY
SHERIFF UNDER MORTGAGES.

Lyons. n. Y, Jan. 22.--rhe LYONS
Pottery, one of the oldest in the state,
has been closed by Sheriff Wneeler ~
der chattel mortgages held by the
I.yols National Bank The pottery has
az. average annual Odtput II ,S).W0
gallons. The bank has mortgages COW
ering the entire plant. machinery AMI
ytock, besides whicn there ar, unslt-
isGad Judgments held by employs -:
NIste.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22
STUDENTS MAY DIE OF INJURIES
RECEIVED AT HANDS OF HAzERS.

Sharon. Pa, Jan.22.-Faust Davis and
Walker Zimmerman, freshmen OF Thiel
College Greenville, are In a critical
condition, the result of injuries inflicted
I'm a hazing. They were dragged from
their beds i'm their night clothes, gagged
and lashed TO trees.
Their tormentors then beat them with
clubs. and barrel slaves until they were
unconscious. The freshman class at
tempted rescue but were beaten of.