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New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
A THIRD PITTsBURG EXPLOSION
FROZEN PIPES CAUSE. DISASTER
MEN BADLY HURT.

Pittsburg, Dec 21.-For the third time within
seVenty-two hours PittsOurg steel workers nave
been killed manned by terrific explosions. Fol-
lowing the heels Of the disasters az the Soho
! furnace Of Jones & Laughlins Thursday and at
the Black Diamond Steel Works yesterday the city
was shocked this morning by the report of another
explosion at Singer Nimicks West End plant of the
Crucible Steel Company of America. in which seven
men were scalded. badly cut and twenty or
thirty others slightly burned.
At 6:55 o'clock two Of battery Of five boilers used
TO operate the sheet mill exploded with terrific
force Scalding water played havoc among the
workmen, who had just started in for the day
while pieces OF the boilers caused great destruction
to the mill property. OF the scalded.
two. it is said. will die.
The injured the HOSPITALS are:
BROWN. John fortyfve years old OF the roll crew;
scalded about face. head and
GEORGE William. forty-fve years old, roller; scaded
about head. face. and chest.
JOHNSTON. Toby engineer about thirtyeght old:
scalded about face and shoulders.
MILLER Charles. engineer tweny-sx years DID, badly
scalded about the head face and chest
REED. William fifty years old. roller: scalded about
face head and shoulders.
REED. Ford, nineteen years old. OF William Reed:
scalded about face and hands.
SHARP. William. unknown. employed the rolls:
scalded about face and
There at least twenty other men who were at
work in the mill at the time of the explosion who
Were more or less injured. The were all hurt
by the esca ping steam
The cause Of the explosion is attributed to frozen
pipes which supplied the boilers of the five
with water These froze time early this
morning. About sixty work in the
sheet mill when the boilers let go.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

on Fredericksburg Battlefield NatIoral Park. fra
terna relations with Sons of Veterans, national
sanatorium at Hot Springs. s. d. and committee
70 foster public sentiment in favor or honoring the
nag and preventing its Dissertation
There Is also a list of thirty-three special aids
in charge of military instruction. and some 80
aids to the nder-in-chief assigned to duty In
their respective departments and ordered to report
nv letter to A Noel Brakeman, chief of staff
Mount Vernon n Y
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
AppoRTIONuENT OF rkINLEY MEu0RIAL

Cleveland Ohio. Dec. 21-The Mckinley Monu-
ment Association is receiving responses from all
over the country Half million dollars is the sum
fixed to be raised An apportionment of the total
has been divided among the States of the Union
the population location having due considera-
ton. The largest sum is asked from New-Fork
$4,000; Ohios apportionment is 100000 and the
other States proportiona tely less. North Carolina
will he asked TO raise the least amount $1,000.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
THE DAWSON TRAIL IN GOOD CoND

1-orcouver B. c. Dec. N.-The steamer Amur.
,,b,cb has arrived from Skagway. brings the news
that the winter trail from White Horse to Dawson
q, now I'm excellent condition and that travel is IN
,,,,. swing The first stage from Dawson TO reach
49, W. Horse arrived ar that place SATURDAY af
ternoon last The trip out was made In last time
onlx- ten days being occupied in the Journey ne
tc. extends all the way f-om White Horse 10 pa"-
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
KILLED BY FALL DOWNSTAIRS.

Detroit Dec At. A. J. Cotter, manager OF the
,ff,bi,.r branch Of a New-york soap house. whose
home is in Cleveland. slipped as he started down
fight Of stairs in the Hotel Brunswick this after
noon and fell the entire length of the stairway.
fraorrInr his skull on the floor at the bot
1om Ne died in half hour. Mr. Cotter had
been located here since September. He left a
wife and two children In Cleveland
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
BIG FREIGHTER LAUNCHED.

Baltimore Dec IA new 11.00o ton transatlantic
freighter to be known Shawmut, and built by
the Maryland Steel Company, at Sparrows Point.
was successfully launched here to-day in the pres
snce of a large number of spectators from Boston.
Philadelphia. Washington and other cities The
Shawmut Of twelve similar ships that are
being built for the Boston Steamship Compsnv-
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
vor-rHrrf, vUBDERER CONVICTED.

Providence. r. l.. Dec. H.-Max Epstein was to-
a., oorvictsd Of the murder of Abraham Zarrsnsky
Genital punishment having been abolished In this
state the penalty will he imprisonment for life
Epstein on July 27 struck zarranssy with bottle
,nNictine wounds which caused death ROBBERY
vas fhe motive. Epstein is not yet tWeaty-one
Years old He came here from Austria, hie native
country last January.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
ALASKAN COPPER MINING CLAIMS SOLD

Seattle Wash Dec al. c. Dillman has re-
turned from New-York, where he sold twenty-eight
copper mining claims located In the interior VI
AIaska for 81 10000. He says the London syndicate
20 which he sold the claims has decided 10 build a
reroad from Valdes Alaska, to the location OF me
n;nms distance of $40 miles. The cost OF the road
Will be bout $3,500,Uo
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
sTB4yGLED HIS MOTHER IN DREAM.

Cleveland. Ohio, Dec. N.-Henry krause, twenty
six wears old living No 80 Rogers st, strangled
his mother to death last night He reported to the
police to-day that the act had been committed while
he was in a dream. Krause is under arrest pending
an Investigation by the Coroner.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
SEARCHING FOR BODY OF Mss CROPSEY

Atlanta Ga, Dec. IA dispatch from Elizabeth
City N c.. says that last resort submarine
lighting apparatus has been employed in searching
for the body of Nell Cropsey. who has been miss
,,o from her home a month. The apparatus was
sent bv Andrew q. Cropsey, of New-York uncle
OF the missing girl, who gave Instructions that the
river be searched from end TO end
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
VIII RETURN TO SCENE OF CRIME.

CAPTURED MURDERER OF KRAUsE WILL BE
BROUGHT BACK To TRENTON TO-DAY
Albany. Dec. Ex-Governor Odell to-day gave his
permission the police authorities of New-Jersey
take Franklin Williams back that State to
the charge Of having murdered John
Krause at Trenton. Thanksgiving night. Will
Jams is under arrest at Syracuse.
Syracuse, y. Y. Dec. 21.-Franklin Williams. the
murderer of kTause at Trenton. \. J.. this after
appeared before County Judge Ross and ad-
mitted his identity. He will he taken to Trenton
the Southwestern Limited tomorrow morning
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
cosTR1BUTIoNs TO HOSPITAL FUND.

Mrs James Speyer, of No 257 Madison-ave, the
treasurer Of the Womans Auxiliary of the hos
pital Saturday and Sunday Association reports
the following additional contributions to the
won,an,s fund of the general collection:
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
UPHOLSTERY DEPT.

Mercerized Armure Tapestry Portieres. in Nile.
rose crimson. green and cerise colOrlngs, nanc-
some gobelin borders. exceedingly effective de-
signs value S14.50. per pair. Io.o5
L'Art Nouveau Couch Covers. 90 inches wide,
fringed all round worth $3.50. at. .--.3.7s
Curio Cabinets Vernis Martin decorations. IN
rich mahogany and gold effects value S3OOO,
at e <4-SO
Music Cabinets in mahogany and gold. beauti-
fully decorated, VerniS Martin effects, worth
Sample Brass Beds, size 4-6x6-6 including box
spring, best sanitary felt mattress, and PAIR
of best feather pillows. complete, worth S6SOO.
Tor = = <.oV
Body Brussels Rugs. best grade. in new up-to-
date patterns. size 9 # by II it., worth S24OO,
e
Senna Rug equal in style and quality to the best
Oriental. average size > II by ; IT,. worth
ManteI Lambrequins. in richest Armure and Or
ganzine silk Damasks, worth S4OO, at. -1.o5
Worth $500, at Observation-Disclosures SOS
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

THE BOOKS WE HAVE NO ROOM
FOR-AND YOU NEED.

FOR-AND YOU NEED.
A new Classic Series % titles eminently read
able. in novel and artistic bindings .zzc
Landscape Poets and Prose- - titles orna-
mental painted covers. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. -45C
Abbotsford Poets, new cover design. plain
edges ...-.............. 35c
Readable" Series by eminent authors standard
works. handsome cloth binding AoC
Balzac in 16 vols--the best edition for the money
We know 1000 in cloth: II.5o in half morocco
) volume sets by Corelli. Doyle. Cooper, Marlett
Lyal, Carey Hall Caine and Hugo, clear type
fine cloth binding. set. Observation-Disclosures -I,2o
Prescott's Mexico, vols. special. ....--.I.Io
Prescott's Peru, = vols. special. ......-75c
Nelson Bibles bold type. minion, svo.. reference
concordance. maps. etc; published at
5000. .................. II. LBS
In all Juvenile Literature there are unparal-
leled opportunities. Price is of no moment
Room need is paramount
DRESS PATTERNS S-Convenient to S-yard
lengths; black and colors; plain and fancy.
ZOO to $50
HOUSE COATS-A special purchase in new
plaid back effects; over 30 styles; worth $500
and $500 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 3.So
WAIST PATTERNS-In Holiday boxes; beauti-
fully embroidered on fine flannel.
400. z.o8, s.o8
APRONS-white Lawn. deep hem and hem
Maids Aprons-White lawn: hemstitched bib
and bretelle over shoulders -z5c
PETTICOATS-In taffeta silk accordion plait
ed ruffie and silk under ruffie; black and
colorS - Log
In heavy taffeta new flare effect three rows of
rose plating below accordion pleats; black and
colors with evening shades). -e-7s
FUR NECKWEAR-Alaska Sable Scarf, clus-
ter of tails. BIS
Fine Alaska Sable Scarf, extra block. 500
MACKINTOSHES-For ladies. 500
For misses .:3.75
GOLF CAPES-A brand new lot. 500 and $50
Sofa Cushions % in. square filled with silk floss
covered with rich tapestry. worth S3OO, at-I.o5
Draught Screens. fold, average height about
3 # 6 in from.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
WHERE THE TOY AND DOLL
REDUCTIONS FALL HEAVIEST.


MECHANICAL OYS-workshops Bridges
Engines, Stations Tramways Train Sheds
Boats.
China Tea Sets. and the enameled ones that
be kicked about like footbalIs-and go un-
scathad
Tin Toys.
Dolls-especially Dolls.
Woolly Animals, and their terra-cotta proto-
types.
Surprises in all the above
LEATHER GIFTS-Fifty styles of Collar and
Cuff Boxes ................ Soc. I.5o, z.75
Seal Leather Wrist Bags. s...............--I 90
Pocket Books galore. ..............45c. and o5c
Solid Leather Suit Cases. steel frames leather
CFull line of Fitted Bags.
HANDKERCHIEFS-W -Women's Linen Hem
stitched, 6 for f0c.; each. ...I112C
Womens Linen Initial. Soc box Of six; each..I5c
Womens Linen, lace trimmed and Swiss en-
broidered, 6 for 1.45. .25c
Hemstitched Linen, 5:c. dozen; each SC
Linen Initial for children; box of for. .4oc
TOILET GOODS-Mounted Ebony Brushes. all
bristle; worth S1.2J. for. r.-.........--.---. Soc
Mems Brush Sets-1 pair military brushes. cloth
brush and hair brush; foXwood and ebony
wood $500 values at. .3.o5
Military Brushes. all bristles, foxwood back;
worth 500 pair, now. -I.6S
STATIONERY-Ste Sterling Memorandum Pencils.
reduced from 5Oc. to. 3SC
Sterling Silver Pen Holders, reduced from
50c. to 3oC
3-qure Rookwood Stationery, vellum finish;
worth Doc. for -........-- ooc
Desk Rlotters; leather back. oval shape: worth
S135. for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
UMBRELLAS-Men and WOmens Taffeta
Umbrellas choicest novelty imported handles;
worth $500 to $I.OO- 2.o5
(Above Main Floor.)
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
PRICE CHANGES:
! GLEANINGS AND JOTTINGS FROM
MANY HOLIDAY SOURCES.

LADIES' NECKWEAR-Liberty Chiffon Runs.
very full ruff and medium ends retailed regu-
larly at S1.9S, Monday oSC
Moussseline de Sole Ruffs. black, and black and
white, worth $500. for --.---.........-. -.i.oc
Lierre and Oriental Lace Scarfs. =. s4Sc. 70 I.45
JEWELRY-DiamOnd Rings. cluster setting, re-
duced from S1S.95 to. .I4.5s
Diamond Marquise Rings. reduced from 5000
TO e = J-SO
Mems Solid Gold Diamond Sleeve Links, reduced
from Si.9J to Observation-Disclosures .---3-7s
Mems Plain Solid Gold Sleeve Links. reduced
from SS.IJ TO .--- z.oS
Mems Sterling Silver Lockets, heart and
rOunO = 80 Q - - lo>
Women's Solid Gold Heart-Shaped Lockets. 500
Sterling Silver Chased Match Safes. es....--.I.7s
women's Gold Filled Open Face Watches -7.zs
Mems Gold Filled Hunting Case Watches .7.5o
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
SIMPSON, CRAWFORD & SIMPSON.
(opEN EVENINGS,
Prices Fall Like Autumn Leaves.
SIXTH AVENUE.

heavy is short T g
4 the Toys nc Books whose
a h hth hym must NJ e
the O five k k% business wi dn
NJ
buy
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

Mrs william H os-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-02
Tn ANnin Il Tnfnl LOSS.

A pittsburg man tells of visit he
made at Il thrifty home in nearby
town. The call was quite a pleasant
one and during the evening ABBEY"
the hopeful son of the family, was
sent to the cellar for refreshments for
the guests. He could be heard CROP
ing his way through the dark, and
then came the noise of something fall
ing ana the crash of glass. ".Abcy's"
mother WAS plainly uneasy, but she
assumed the unnatural composure
which her society duties demanded.
Soon ABBEY" came up with an armful
of bottles.
what was that noise we heard,
'Abcy'?' asked the mother.
Nothing much" replied "Abcy."
II knocked over n bottle of milk and
it rolled down the steps and spilled"
Did You call the cat, 'Ahey'?' asked
the thrifty woman.-Pittsburg News.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-02

He severed a wheel rope with his pocket
knife. bound it round Mr.. Baird's body
under the arms. dragged him back into
the pilot house and climbed to the roof
through trardoor, holding the other
end of the rope between his teeth. by
extraordinary effort he managed to draw
Mr.. Baird on to the pilot house roof,
though the excrton nearly made the boy
faint.
Fred held the inert pilot with one hand
and clun. to the roof with the other
Higher and higher the water came. while
the hideous gurglngs were sounding he
low.
Baird began to revive. Fred gave him
water to drink from his own hat. The
pilot stared ut his pIesCrvCr.
whats the matter?' he weakly de
mandcd.
I'VE ran upon snag and sank. All
the rest are either gone off in the boats
or drowned. guess. Looks like we ar"
on bottom now"
The water, though within few inches
of the roof of the pilot house, did not
seem to he rising much. Baird groancd.
THAT was terrible lick" he muttcr.
ed, abiding to the blows he had received
from the revolving wheel. Didn't l
have You down, s0rtcrE
"Thc wheel hit you, sir. l hope you
are feeling better"
why didn't You go off with the rest?'
Baird eyed Fred sharply, though the boy
was unconscious of it in the darkness.
"WcH, I-I-thcy didn't see us, | rcck-
on"
How did get up hcrc?" demanded
Baird after long pause.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-02
ABOUT MUSHROOMS.
How to Prepare This Delicious Edi
BILE Fungus.

no" 10 Prepare rms DELICIOUS 6ui-
BILE Fungus.
\ Brooklyn womans favOrite way of
cooking mushrooms is Dreaming them,
says the New York Tribune. She first
bOilS them in Il little sailed water until
they are tender and then turns over
them cream sauce. Another method
which she often employs is to put them
into a baking pan, add little sailed
water and cover the pan tightly, allow
ing the mushrooms to steam until they
are tender
For broiling she cuts the steam rath-
rr short and brOilS them first on one
side and then on the other.
Mushrooms are also excellent roast
ed. To do this the gillS are sprinkled
with salt, and they are laid, head
down. on pan and put into a medium
oven. There is no end to the more
elaborate ways of preparing them for
the table. but genuine mushroom low
er prefers the simpler methods.
Mushrooms should be gathered while
thcy are young and fresh. as they be-
come wormy very early. The Agaricus
campcStriS abOundS on old farms and
pastures, but does not grow in the
woods.
Puffballs, also common to pastures,
are delicious when they are new. These
often grow to a large size and are
sliced and sautccd in butter They are
also good stcWcd.
All the clavaria, or coral, mushrooms
are edible. These are common in deep
forests and grow on old logs. They ap-
pear in white. yellow and a sort of law
endcr. These should be looked over
carefully, washed thoroughly and soak
ed in salt and water for time. If one
worm is discovered, it is we'll to throw
away the whole mushroom, as the in
scctS are almost microscopical and will
be pretty sure to have invaded the en-
tire head. The coral mushrooms are
cooked the same as other kinds. The
white clavaria are preferred by most
people, as they have a more dainty ap-
pearancc than the colored ones.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-02
Suppose I call for aid" proposed

Suppose call for aid" proposed
Fred.
I'D help you il had the strength"
So the cub shouted and shouted until
he grew hoarsc. but nothing seemed To
come Of il. Higher came the water until
Fred had to support the wounded pilot
in his arms to keep the mans head above
the surface.
Pred" faltCrcd Baird at last. you're
n good boy, and I'm a dun fool. You
climb that monkey brace again. You can
swim to the shrouds, aud you'll be- safe
up there until help comes
And leave you here to DROWN Frcd's
tone was rcproachful. Il would rather
shout some more"
And shout he did until he once more
had to give up. Then he rose 10 his
knees, drew the pilots head still higher
and began to wonder how it would feel To
be stranglcd 10y water.
Steamer ahoy!" came very family
down the wind.
Fred, rs he aftcrward avcrrcd.
SCREAMED like panther" After few
moments Of vivid suspense they heard
the welcome sound of oars and rccog-
nizcd Mate Rawlcy's stcntorian voice.
Guided by Frcd's shouts. boat soon
ranged alongside. aud the two were
taken aboard. The water was then Il
foot deep on the pilot house, and the river
was still rising.
amy one missing but us?" asked
Fred.
Il think not In my boat we lowed
you two were in one of the others.
They thought you were in ours. We
didn't find out the truth until we all
met on the shore. Some of them thought
they heard You hollcring, so | took the
freshest men and struck back, though
! must say had but little hope. What
the matter with you, BairdT'
"If it hadn't been for Fred Farrell,
began Baird. Then his voice sounded
queer, and he abruptly stopped.
After breakfast in the morning and
when Baird had been made comfortable
at a ncighboring farmers he turned to
the cub and took the boys hand when
no one else was looking.
"My lad,' said the pilot i'll low, hur-
ried, half broken tones, "if they don't
take away my license for this job, you
stick to me. I'll make it up to you.
Fred. You stay with me, and | will
make you an Al Mississippi pilot before
you know where you are, and it shan
cost you a cent"
Fred staid, and Mr.. Baird's license
was not rcvoked.-EXchange
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-02
UNITED ST ATES.
PASSING OF THE BELL.


The solemn ana impressive custom of
announcing death by the tolling of the
church bell will soon be but vague
and distant memory. The passing
bcll' has itself passed away, and its
slow measured accents no longer tell
the story OF the departure of one more
soul The brief notice in the daily pa
per, While it conveys explicit Informal
ton, fails to give something that the
bells toling carried with it. The sol
emn rhythmic tones awakened Il mo-
mcntary vibration in the breast of each
listener and babe each pause fer SYN
patty and meditation. The bell HI-
monishcd the sinner to re O. @"l
warned the thOughtlCsS that - ''"$
flying while it spoke clearly auh r.'.l-
prchcnSiVcly and babe all scatter! d
and prcoccupicd inhabitants attend its
story.
The bells voice is identified with all
the deepest and most sacred human
emotions. 1t has bespoken the joys and
sorrows of all mankind for centuries.
Is its voice to die away and have no
part in the life of the future? The
wedding bells ring out no more save
in some song or story. The Christmas
chimes are seldom waited to our ears.
The church bells ring but family now
and under constant protest. "The cur
few tolls the kncll of parting day" only
in verse. y sunset gun today gives
greater satisfaction. The angclus
sounds merely in pictorial form, the
fire bells give place to still alarms, the
dinner bell is silcnccd in polite society,
and sleigh bells are discarded.
What is the future of the bcll-that
happy silver tongue that has sung out
the joys Of all the world, that solemn
tone that has mourncd for the nations
dead and voiced the nations woes and
summoned to their knees the nations
worshipcrs Atlantic Monthly.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-02
How to Loosen Glass shoppers.

There are several ways of loOsening
the glass shoppers of dccanters and
bottles. one is to stand the bottle in
hot water, another is to drop little
oil with Il feather between the stopper
and the dccantcr and stand it near the
fire. After time strike the stopper
gently with piece Of wood on all
sides, and if it does not move repeat
the process. \ strip of flannel or wool
wound around the neck of the bottle
and smartly pulled back and forward
to produce friction will sometimes
loosen shoppers.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-02

Make four ounces of oatmeal into Il
sastc Shat is fairly stiff with two
ounces Of butter, Il little salt and Il gill
of milk. R-ll this out three-uuarters
of an inch thick and cut into fingers.
Heat 81 frying pan, lay the fingers in
and hak" them, turning them to cook
each side. II these are put into the
oven, they become like pie crust mere
~. Serve them very hot and crisp.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-02
FREQUENT Vaccination.

Although almost absolute immunity
is secured for a period of six months
by vaccination, there is no certainty
that it's effects will continue beyond
that time. In the majority of cases it
does, but the interval for which this
additional benefit is enjoyed Is variable.
Hence those who have studied the
matter most carefully recommend a
fresh operation If more than six
months have elapsed since the last one,
if person is liable to be subjected
TO peril, as in time of an epidemic
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-02
A SONG OF TRUE WORKERS.

The world is sweet, the world is fair,
TO earnc,t workers all;
Its mornings dawn in beauty rare,
Its evenings tranquil fall.
Or high or low in its degree
The task our souls must share;
If but its nolilor aim we see,
The world is sweet and fair.
The world is fresh the world is new,
To those that work therein
1t seems but to the idle few
All stale and old with sin.
The blessed ones OF labors clan,
Working with purpose true,
They find the world, in Gods good plan,
Forever fresh and new
Ripley u. Saunders in st. Louis Republic.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-08-01
BEAT AN
OLD MISER.

BridgevilIe, Del, July 3l.-Os-
wald Blitz, 70 years. bachelor
and a miser, living alone in little
house on the outskirts Of this town,
was last night a victim Of bold
gang OF robbers. who, after cruelty
beatidg him until he was uncon
soious, left him for dead and robbed
him Of all his savings. For long
time Blitz has been saving up his
money, The mep. four in number,
did their work in first class style,
showing that they were not ANA
teurs. After their victim regained
cons sciousness he gave the alarm,
but they made good their escape.
1t is not known how much booty
they secured, but they probably got
all Blitz had.
Blitz is a German and comes here
every year to work. lie has never
spent a cent foolishly. He made
good wages. ard it is thought that
he had considerable sum boarded
up. He thinks that it is the work
Of some tramps hathad been hang
ing around his place for several
days. but as they we're masked he
would be unable to identify them
should he see them again. The af-
fair happened just as he had dis
robed for bed last night