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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11
MIGHT HAVE BEEN SERIOUS.
Joseph LaVigne Almost Fails Headlong Into q
Deep Ditch

Joseph LaVigne met with a mishap
Wednesday morning which might
have resulted in a fatal injury. In
supervising the construction of the
water works on the Riverdale farm,
he slipped near one of the deep bitches
and would have fallen headlong to the
bottom had he not had presence of
mind to grasp beam which was lying
across the ditch. Mr.. LaVigne said:
II positively believe that had | fallen
TO the bottom of the ditch on my
head | would have broken my skull"
Miss Rose Wipperman departed Tues
day for Milwaukee, 90 an extended
visit with Mrs. f. j. Cameron.
VIM. II. Owen departed Wednesday
afternoon for Minneapolis, where he
has accepted position with life
insurance company,
Madam Gortoa, trimmer for the
Griggs Millinery Co., departed Wednes-
day for Sioux City, Iowa. where she
will spend her vacation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Consolidated Water Power Paper company to
convenient point in the east line of said Main
street; thence seuthwesterly across said Main
street to and into block four % and terminal
ipg at some convenient point on the mill site of
the Grand Rapids Milling Co.
section 2. The further right is hereby granted
to said Consolidated Water Power & Paper
company, Its successors and assigns. to con-
railroad tracks as its business and convenience
may require in. OIL, along, over across that por-
tlon Ola certain street known as High street
lying easterly of Main street in said city of
Grand Rapids, which said High street ia the
street by that name extending in a general
esstersy and westerly direction between blocks
one % and two (2) of the original plat of Cen
tralia, now Grand Rapids.
Section 8. This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after its passage and
publication.
Approved June 2, 1908.
Attest-M. G GORDON We WHEELAS
Clerk. MSyOr,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

VIM A. Dawes, the new shoe maker
in the Wagner block, is an old hand
in the business having followed it for
the past forty two years. He has
manufactured shoes in Pittsvlle,
Wood County, for the past Is years.
He now hopes to follow the business
in this city the rest of his life. We
understand that he is an excellent
workman and makes good shoe. He
has rented the Pariseau house in first
ward, and his family are now living
in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11
NOTICE. TO The PUBLIC.

Anyone having items of interest, locals,
or advertisements, which They desire inserted
in the Semi-weeky Reporter are cordially in
vited TO communicate the same to this office.
Items for the Tuesday edition should be in
al least by Monday afternoon; for the Friday
edition, at least by Thursday afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

HomeseekerS' excursions to the
northwest, west and southwest, and
colouist low rates west via the North
western line. Excursion tickets at
greatly reduced rates are on sale to
STANDARD ma Tourist Sleeping cars,
Best of Everything" For full parti-
culars apply to agents Chicago &
Northwestern Railway.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Mrs Geo. Zenier who is visiting
relatives in this city received a
message Wednesday morning from
Henry Merchant of Asotin. Washing
ton, announcing the sudden death of
his wife, who will be well remembered
in this city as Miss Emma Biron. who
was raised and educated here.
This message was not only sad one
to Mrs. Zenier, but to all her friends
in Grand Rapids who had known her
SO favorably. Her obituary will
appear in a later issue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11
LEGALS
Probate Notice.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.

STATE OF WISCONSIN,
COUNTY COURT For WOOD COUNTY. III Fropate'
In the matter of the estate of John Stainbrook,
deceased
Notice is hereby given that at special term
OF the county court to be held in and for said
county at the court house in the city of Grand
Rapids, in said county, on the second Tuesday
tbelng the Sth day. of september, A. D. 1908, at
the opening of said court on that day, or as soon
thereafter as counsel for petitioner can be heard
the following matter will heard and considered:
The application of Lester Bates, administra-
tor of the estate of John Stainbrook, late of the
town ot Grand Rapids in said county, deceased
to sell piece of real estate belonging to such
estate, described as follows. The northeast
quarter of the northwest quarter of section
number twenty nine (29 township number
twenty-five (2N north of range number six (6)
east in said county.
Dated June 2, 1908
By order of the court, w, j. CONWAY.
CoRRIGAN & JOHNSON Judge
Attorney for Petitioners, 11june-4w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

A Serious Mistake.

E. G. Dewitt & Co. is the name OF
the firm who make the genuine Witch
Hazel Salve. DeWitt'S is the Witch
Hazel Salve that heals without leav-
ing a scar. 1t is serious mistake to
use any other. DeWitt's Witch Haz-
Ell Salve cures blind, bleeding and
itching piles. burns, bruises, eczema
and all skin diseases. Sold by Wood
County Drug Co. and Johnson & Hill
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

The Wisconsin Central are still
selling cheap tickets to points on the
Pacific coast and intermediate points
in Montana and Idaho at reduced
rates tickets sold up to and inclusive
June Is. Close connections made at
ST. Paul with Coast trains:
s7.76 to Minneapolis and return via
Wisconsin Central June 8 to 13, good
to return June Is. Account annual
Conference Swedish Evangelical Mis-
sion and Convent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Edward w. Leroy, of Ma-inette,
editor of the Marinctte Daily Star
and member of assembly from that
county, was in the city Thursday in
company with Isaac Stephenson. He
had many nice things to say of our
representatives in the legislature.
MesSrs H. G. Wipperman and f. A.
Cady, both of whom he said were
leaders in that body. This was his
first visit in Grand Rapids and he was
surprised at the business activity and
future prospects for the place. This
office acknowledges a fraternal call.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul.

Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul.
GOING NORTH.
No passenger daily except Sunday 1872 a m
No 5, passenger. daily except Sunday $50 m
No 25 passenger, Sunday Only.:......... 11:l+ D m
No IS freight $50 n
GOING SOUTH.
No 2 passenger daily acknowledgement. $40 p m
No 6, passenger, daily except Sunday 1887 m
No 90 freig 2;l5 m
Passenger trains going south make close con-
nections at New Lisbon with regular trains 60
ing east and west.
Baggage checked through.
Tickets to all points in the United States and
Canada. l.. NJ. SCHLATTERER. Local Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11
WANTED.

This column is tor the convenience of those
who have anything for sale, to rent, or who
want to buy. Also for the advertising of lost or
found articles, help or positions wanted. Rates:
advertisements not exceeding five lines 25 cents
per week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

The ladies' aid society of the Nor.
wegan Moravian church will have an
ice cream social Tuesday, June l6, on
Mr. Dudley's lawn near the Lyon
House
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Mrs. John Arpin and children de-
parted for Appleton Wednesday, &C.
CONTAINED by her husband. Mr..
Arpin returned this morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Chas. E. Blodgett was in the city
Tuesday on business and while here
was driven about the city by Geo. n.
Wood and he was greatly surprised at
the improvements that are going on
here on every hand. He expressed
himself freely that Grand Rapids had
a bright future before her. Our people
cannot afford to allow any opportunity
pass by without making the most of
it,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11
Dates to Remember.
Wednesday, June ~

Wednesday, June ~
The west side ladies' aid society Of
the Nj. E. church will meet with
Mrs. James Gibson.
The west side ladies' aid society of
the Congrega tional church will meet
with Mrs. E. b. RoSSier.
A special business meeting OF the
M. w. X. club will meet with Mrs.
T. 4. Lipke. All members are
requested to be present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

NLYANTED-Three experienced road men
wv salary and commission. must have horse
and buggy, those having experience with
farmers preferred, state where last employed,
box Xxx, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

From February Is to June Is, 1908,
the G.. M. & ST. Paul Railway company
will sell one way second class cOloniSt
tickets at reduced rates to points west.
For further particulars inquire OF
agents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

S7.76 to Minneapolis and return via
Wisconsin Central June II to II, good
to return June %. Account cOnven-
ton international union of Flour and
Cereal mill employees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Henry Fischer, of Waupaca, who
has charge of Cohen Bros. Saddlery
department at Waupaca was in the
CITY Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Large audiences greeted Rev. G..
II. Rust and wife last Sunday, the
first service at the G.. A. r. hall being
especially well attended A Baptist
Sunday school was organized last
Sunday and there is a good outlook
for a promising school, ffty-four
attending. 1t meets in the Chapel
Car this month. Next Sunday there
will be a morning preaching service
in the Chapel Car and evening service
in the G. A. r. hall. On Monday
night Rev. ID. w. Hulburt will be
here to take charge of church organ
iZation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Mrs. Lawrence KuenZl and daughter
Mrs. Lizzie KuenZl and son Lawrence
of Oshkosh. arrived in the city Wed
nesday, and are the guests OF Miss
Emma LutZ for one week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Miss Ada Skeel closed her school at
Dancy Friday and came home to
spend her vacation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Miss Annie Lees left Wednesday
for Eau Claire. after spending several
weeks here with relatives and friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Are you thin? Would you like to
get fat and plump? Tried ''laughing,"
'tWouldn't work-nOw take Rocky
Mountain Tea-'twill do tue business.
35 cents. John e. Daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

EOUND-A black silk cape on the hill near
DAYS residence Wednesday afternoon. The
finder can have the same by calling at this
Office and paying for this notice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Canning's strawberries, home grown
and always fresh at, Geo. W. Davis
fruit store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Rev. G. III. Rust is ia OwatOma,
Mimi, this week attending the grad
uating exercises Of the Baptists
college,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

EOR SALE-Two good residence lots at a bar
gain in the second ward not very far from
the Howe high school, Enquire of A. Fon-
taine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

$3.50 to West Superior and return
via Wisconsin Central June II to Is,
good to return June %. Account
Saengerfest Norwegian Lutheran
Singers Union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

FOR SALE-One secretary, one kitchen range,
one good heater, one bed room suite. In
quire of Mrs. T. c. st. Amour.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Thomas Cage, district organizer of
the Modern Brotherhood Of America,
of Hancock, is in the city with view
to organize a lodge here. Eight have
already signified their intention to
Join.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

JIyANTED-YOUNG MEN to prepare for Gov
w eminent Positions. Fine Openings in all
Departments Good Salaries. Rapid Promot-
ions. Examinations soon. Particulars Free.
Interstate Cor. Inst, Cedar Rapids, Ia.
80 April-2 mos.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

CSTRAYED-From my enclosure sorrel mare
u weighing about 800 pounds with white
stripe in face. Has been gone two weeks and
hereby offer SIS 90 reward for her return or
information leading to her whereabouts.
Address E. Jensen, City Point, Wis 2S-Sw
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

e. J. Clark, dentist, office over
Gross & Lyon Co.'S. store, west side.
If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11
COMPLETE ISSUE THIS
WEEK THIRTY PAGES,

There certainly is great con-
traSt between this issue, the last
! of the Weekly Reporter, and the
} first issue published November
! %, 1857. Today's Reporter con-
tains thirty pages; the first Re-
porter contained four.
Beginning next week, Tuesday,
the Semi-weekly Reporter will
} come out all home print.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

7 OST-A steel beaded purse containing a pair
~ of glasses some change, and papers. Suit
able reward for the return of it to Mrs. w. H.
Cochran.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Window shades, large line at
Wood County Drug Co. Call in and
see them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Herman Able with a crew of men
is building an eight room house for
Herman Podawiltz In the fourth ward.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

w. Fl. Breeze, mason, has the con-
tract of laying stone wall under the
front of L. Fournier'S barber shop
building. After this is done Mr..
Fournier intends to put in new
cement side walk in front OF his build
ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

J. D. LaBreche has had his shoe
shop building freshly painted. His
sons did the work
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

There will be meeting of the busl-
ness men of the city at the Wood
County National bank this evening to
consider the question Of properly
observing the Fourth OF July. All
should make an effort to attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11
Local News

Mrs. F. Van Dusen, representative
of the Perfection Ladies Tailoring
Co. of Chicago, having completed the
delivery of many beautiful suits IN
Grand Rapids has given perfect sat
isfaction. The ladies are to be con-
graduated upon the fact that man
tailored garments may be obtained in
our city, fitted to the form, delivered
free of express charges and while
they have not had the expense of the
usual city trip, their garments have
all the advantages of exclusive style
and high grade workmanship, each
bearing the stamp of the man tailor.
Mrs. Van Dusen will show a fall line
at Kruger and Warmers clothing esta-
blishment about Sept. LIST. Remem-
Der garments are to be paid for, only
when pronounced perfection.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Dugas, of
Kalamazoo, Michigan, arrived in the
city Wednesday for a visit among
relatives and friends. They are guests
at the home of e. p. Arpin. Mr..
Dugas is agent for the American Elk
press Co. in third largest office in that
state. He is well pleased with his
position, and finds Kalamazoo, a city
of $1,000 population, a very pleasant
and interesting city in which to live.
He reports his family we'll and is glad
to meet old time friend in the city of
his childhood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

The June sun shines on many a fair
bride, made doub!y lovely by the use
of Rocky Mountain Tea. The brides
best friend. 80 cents. John e. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

DR.. II. r. Bell, osteopathic physic-
ian will be in Grand Rapids, Mondays
and Fridays two to six and seven to
nine O'Clock p. m. Office over Days
drug store. tt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

W. A. Dawes and family moved to
our city Thursday and has rented the
Pariseau home opposite the Catholic
school,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Ted s. Jim's" saloon building has
received fresh coat Of paint this
week. 1t makes an attractive front
and the work was done by MeSSrS
nesSaint and Young.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Hammocks and base ball goods at
Wood County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

You've missed half your life if you
haven't tasted our delicious soda
water known far and near. At your
earliest opportunity you'd better
indulge in our ice cream soda-un-
eQualed. OTTO's PHARMACY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

The dance given by the Fraternal
Order of Eagles, last Thursday even
ing in Spaffords hall was well attended
and proved to be pleasant affair.
The Big Four Orchestra furnished
better music than they ever did before.
Their special efforts TO please the
many dancers was highly appreciated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

j. G. Jacobson returned home Satur-
day night from Little Falls. Mime
sofa, where he was engaged by the
Hennepin Paper Co. to draw plans and
specifications and take charge Of the
construction of pulp mill for that
company. Herbert Neissen, OF Kau-
kauua, has been engaged as millwright
and will have charge Of the construc-
tiOn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

Tickets on sale for all points in United States
and Canada Baggage checked through
Wv MILLER, Local Agent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11

E. j. Clark. dentist, is now nicely
settled in his rooms over Gross &
Lyon Co.'S. store on the west side
where he will be pleased to meet with
the people of Grand Rapids. He
comes among US for the practice Of
his profession. He is graduate Of
the Milwaukee Medical college and
experienced in his chosen profession.
He is a man of family and comes here
we'll recommended. See his card in
another column.
Mrs l.. p Powers, of Algona, Iowa.
is in the city guest of Mrs. A. w.
Rumsey and family on High street.
Mrs. Powers is delighted to meet with
her many old time friends and notes
the favorable changes she sees in
Grand Rapids Her daughter Alta,
now Mrs. M. Weaver and two children
came with her, and they are guests of
Mrs. A. G. Otto.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-15
A LIGHTHOUSE DCG..
His Barking Saved Two Fishermen on
the Maine Coast.

His Barking Saved Two Fishermen on
the Maine Coast.
One of the last dots of land and light
which the mariner sees as he leaves me
central part Of the coast of Maine is
lonely Two-Bush Island. The light
Keeper who lives on the island has a
dog, and it is to this fact, the RockIand
Star says that the captain and crew of
the fishing schooner Clara Bella owe
their lives. AS it was. they lost their
schooner. loaded with fish. lost their
way, and then lost the dory. They
landed ON TwO-Bush with just the
clothes they stood in.
Captain Pulk. who lives in Vinalha-
ven, started out in the Clara Bella with
companion after cod and paddock.
They tished to the south off Matinicus
about two miles. cruising along in the
vicinity of Green Island Ridge.
The sky portended storm. and at
length they put in for Rockland. The
storm enshrOuded them. Darkness fell
early, and they soon lost their reckon
Ing. Suddenly the schooner bumped
upon rock, and a great sea swept
over and filled her.
Captain pulk and companion jumped
into the dory, and in the whirlpool Of
waters and roaring Of the storm pulled
for life away from the rocks, upon
which they could hear the Clara Bella
pounding to pieces.
The wind blew them out to sea. but
they did not know In what direction
they We're going. The hours dragged
by in sOul-tOrturing endeavOr to keep
the dory from being submerged in the
seas. At midnight they again heard
breakers near, but in the darkness
were afraid to steer for them.
Hours of agony passed, when sud-
denly above the roar of water and tenn
pest they heard the welcome barking of
a dog. They they caught faint CLEAN
Of light on the cliff. The two men be-
gan to shout for help. and in answer to
their despairing cries the wind brought
back to them the wild yelping of the
faithful dog OH TwOB Bush Island. They
could hear his barkings die out from
the cliff as he ran back to the light
house in the effort to attract the atten-
ton Of the light-keeper.
Every minute seemed an age to the
men in the dory fighting for life in the
water below the cliff. At last light
flashed from the edge of the cliff, and
tho iOvn,,S In rE inc IF the dog and thp
swinging light told them that help was
at hand. They could see coil Of rope
as the lantern-uxht cast a ray upon it.
and then came swish in the waters
beside the dOry.
Captain Pulk and his companion in
turn tied the rope about their bodies.
and after great struggles were safely
landed on the windswept cliff. AS
they stood there in safety they heard
the dory crash into splinters against
the base Of the cliff beneath them.