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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-05-05
ST. Louis Exposition Rates Via
v. & s. w. Ry.

GA aeeout of the 81. Louis Exposition,
which opens April 10th. 1904, the Virginia
aud Southwestern Railsay Wili sell koand
Trip Tickets from Bristol daily. commence
ing April 18th. as follows
Limited until December 18th. 1904.
for EesurR .-.......- xS9cS
Limited 50 days from date of sale 1890
Limited Is DAYS from date OF sale 1915
On May 9th and 23rd coach Exeas-
sion" tickets, good only IN coaches, ant
limited ten days from dass Of sale, sill b.
sold st rate OF si4.40 for roand tsip-
Prop0rticnately low rates from 9th
points. W. u. ALLEN,
General Passenger Aesal
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-05-05
BALI GAME.

The FIRST ball game oi the season
at this place will be played on next
Saturday afternoon, between the
home team and the Stonega nine.
A hot game is expected.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-05-05

VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.
Lexington. Va. The BOARD of Visitors, It
their Annual Meeting on the 10Th DAY OF
next June, will appoint STATE CADETS
20 an vacancies ia the ist. 2nd, 6th, 7th,
18th, 10Th, 2ist, 2sth, s5th, 10th, s7th,
3tth. J5th. 3sth. Senatorial Districts, and
ave ~ AT LARGE. These appointments
carry free board aud tuition. Appiics.
tons should he addressed 70 the under.
signed on or before June 10Th, on forms
that will be sent upon request.
I7-2a SCOTT SHIP, Supt.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-05-05
PAINT AT COST.

=, limited time we will sell Longman 4 Martinez Paints at
], and carriage. Persons who desire to pant Their houses sneaP
. :. .S elves of this opportunity. Don't pay $3.50 for Linseed
:. PINT. when you can buy same for so cents, and this Is what
IN 81 49, VIII buyinp any other but Longman & Martinez
- Here are the figures that prove 1t;
Pi"~ Gallon Iongman & Martinez paint, : l.A5
Gallon pure linseed oil, SOC per gallon 40
- Gallons best mixed paint, ; LOO
or s10S per gallon.
]. w. KELLY, Druggist.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-05-05
Inc Big Stone Cap Post
THURSDAY. NAY 5, 1904.
LOCAL ITEMS.

Hugh Eaton, Of BRISTOL was n
W. Saturday aud Sunday.
I'M. L. Reery. Of T%szswell. was in
~ lat week.
In B. Skeen. Of Turkey Cove. was
town last Saturday.
keith Noell. Of Danville. was reg
- At the hotel Saturday.
.Tbi. week only one pound Heiie-
n ocolates for Soc.
Y MuNcy X DAVIS Co.
Attorney r. T. Irvine went TO
ii So Tuesasy morning on business
Nr. w. :. Beverley aud children
+, M Sunday at Dryden visiting rel
Al yss.
sp I. vestal. Of Knoxville, was reg
- At Hotel Eugene ON last
Wursday.
Plenty ofiruit~ and vegetables TINS
- Two shipments weekly.
MrNcy & DAVIS Co.
Mrs. J.. b. +. Witt returned sun
AN morning from a visit 20 relatives
ID Lee County.
Contractor r. l.. Brown went 60
Msersville. Tenn. Monday ON bust
nes.
Premier Canned Goods. Can't be
t MrScY d DAVIS Co.
W. $. Beverly aud sister. Mr. :.
psliv. spent sunday visiting rela-
ts,, At Gate City.
Mr. and Mrs. showalter returned
u ndsy night from their bridal TIN
10 Tennessee.
fTl.on Club Tea and Coffee. The
"a alwsy-. MuNcr & DAVIS Go.
.ludse n. y. W. Skecn went e
Gao City Monday morning 20 con
al the scott County Circuit Court
b. w. Lowell. store manager ioi
the Stonegap Coliery Company a
6hmorgsn. spent sunday IA town
b.. +. A.. Sprolcs went 60 Nortoi
Tteslay on professional business
III son. Vernon, accompanied HIM
b. e.. Ayers. vicc-preridcnt of th
~ bosrd Coal Company lucorPora'
81. At Richlands, spent Sunday visit
ias homcfolks In the Gap
'lhe rainy weather the past e.
AL, has greatly iuterfered with th
isfmcr, in the planting of their crops
Judge /. r. Sampson. OF Middle.
D.. spent las, Friday ia town @
brsiuess.
libbys. Turkey. Sliced Bacol
Nsnued Beef and Plum Pudding.
McNcy ~ DAvi, Go.
lndse +. NJ. Anderson, of Wis
ant sunday night in town. enrVu.
b. Abingdon To- attend United Stat
Neurt.
deputy Revenue Collector w.
SIN LETT Monday morning for Abiui
dh 90 attend United States Coul
b.. and Mrs. T. G. Morris. Of ne
~ Stone Gap. were in town Ia
Fl day. aud gave this Office a plea
a cali.
" T. Goodloe. superintendent
~ Richards Coal Company lace
ri a,ed. at Riehlands. spent Sund
eah bic family in the Gap.
biekley Brothers have sold ia,
cal ne stock Of merchandise at a
Zee 90 Andy Witt, assistant cash
u The bank.
lave you tried a can Of Rumior'
ksking Powder. SOC; guaranteed
y. 6efd As Royal or money refunded
MUNcY & DAVIS Co.
hhaler Gdly, of Gismorgsn. sp'
~ dsy visiting homefolks in toy
Charles Evans. Of Corbin. X
~ IN town the past week visit
20 ~ uves and friends.
Congress having adjourned. c
rsmsn Slemp and family return
from Washington Satur,
tisht.
fles-rs. 7. c. Gose. S. G. CHS
Campbell aud Sam Barter
Ell. tlewoods. Russell County, W
stored at Hotel Eugene last 5
ana st3ay.
@irs. w. f. Roberts. Of Lee cOuI
Is spending a while in Bri
CUES, Of Mr.. j w. Fleenor
r. Q. Thompson.-BristOl y,
Ne anderstsud that Miss
berry. aged Is. died very t.
o y At her home in Lee county
rbod} Miss Newberry was a nice
nj Noiiie Horton. OF this place.
you want Ia huv. sell or
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-05-05

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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-05-05
FOR SALE.

We have for sale hay, chop and
com at reasonable prices. Cali and
see US. We are also dealers in coal.
j. Il. PAFrkRsoS l. Co.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-05-05

d. G.. Anderson, Of Philadslphis
was in town this week.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1904-06-10
DINNER N BOG SHELL
UuiauS Maanes % DntevtaaAina
Adopted ~ Esw Yesk Woman
--1eaA CouatPy sesas.

Within an egg which lowered to u
ceiling Of Sherry's ballroom, New Yorl
and reached nearly TO the outer walls,
Mrs.. Arthur p. Proal the other after
noon entertained ss OF her women
friends at luncheon. Outside the shell
was q farm where live chickens, ducks
and geese made a roupdslay, whore
rabbits hoped, and ths original spring
lamb bleated ~ though In pastures
green. Pigs and lambs and guinea
pigs roamed at will about the fore
ground, and occasionally a creature
went up the incline and viewed the
company which had assembled within
the monstrous shell.
Mrs. ProAl had intended the function
as a farewell to city life, for many Of
those who were her gussts shortly will
20 to their country homes.
Everywhers ip the great ballroom
was the county. The walls Of gilt had
disappeared and the one or two mir
rors which remained unobscured
served a. vistas. Around the outer
walls OF the apartment were scenes
reprssen nting fields and pastures. The
guests saw = farmhnrd, clad In blue
overalls and q Jumper. hurry across
the scene, followed by flock OF geese.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1904-06-10
PHOSPHORUS BARRED
Germany foebids In Uss IN the
Making q Matches.
MN rasssA ~ the nslsAsta0 which
Wul Become ODssasave - Law
After the v1rst - JaauArv
n 1909.

The bill forbidding the use Of white
or yellow phosphorus in match making
after January l, 1908. has been passed
by the German reichstAg.
Interior Secretary Won Posadowsky-
Wehner. during the discussion OF the
bill, said that 70 reject the scientinc
proof of the ruinous effect OF phos-
phorus vapors on the human bone sys-
TEN was ito refuse to see the sun on
bright day" Phosphorus. he claimed.
not only caused necrosis sometimes
three or four years after workman
had left the match factory, but II was
hereditariiy transmitted. 90 that whole
families were affected, and again
transmitted necrosis 70 their descend
ants. So subtle were the effects OF
the vapors that bones were fractured
without the person being aware OF the
fracture At first.
Herr Wurrn. socialist. moved that the
law become operative January =, 1908
The opponents of the measure sought
delay. expressing doubts regarding the
value OF the patent process acquired by
the government. and offered to the
match manufacturers. and which was
tested during the rsiehstag reeess BY
. commission. which reported favor
ably on IL.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1904-06-10
PROTECTED BULLTR 0os.
Now TAsv Are ~Oasns~ 80 . hurat
Inausasv n PsnasysvaaSN
Suleps.

In accordance with the bill just
signed by Gov. Psnnypaeksr. Of Penn
syivAnia, bulifrogs have been placed
in the category with other game, and
hereafter will receive the protection
of the state. The bill provides pen
atty for catching or killing them be-
tween certain periods Of the year.
The bill In full IL as follows:
Section 1. he Il enacted by the
tie and house OF Representatives o.
commonwealth of Pennkylvanie
-eneral assembly met, and II Is he
enacted by the authority Of the &
that from and sfter the paAsage OF I Us
act Il shall be unlawful to catch, tai
or kill any bullfrogs only from h
first day OF July 20 ths Arst day OF Ne
vember.
"Sec. ?. Any psrson or persons
offending against the provisions OF II
act shall be liable to . hns Of s25 :
each and every offence, 70 Be sued
and recovered before any aherr
justice OF the peace"
The passage of this bill will sci
ly interfere with an industry whis a
has sprung up recently in various ru-
raj districts for raisng and killing bull
krogs for the market.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1904-06-10
BRIDAL PHOTOGRAPHS.
Not NsApay 80 nAny T~ksa nsweAAvs
- TAess Weee . Few
YsAss Age.

Brides are probably just - bsaut-
full now ~ ever they we're. but they
are not nearly 90 anxious 70 record
their post-nuptiai lovslinsss by means
OF photographs. Most photographers
cay they are glad Of II, tays the Chi
cago Tribune.
II never did enjoy taking the pic
lures Of Brides" said photographer.
Like all the rest Of the world ! love
the dear creatures; but when IL comes
down to four dollars dozen CONNER
cialism they do not satisfy my artistic
instincts. Few brides take good pic
ture. Somehow their togs are not be-
coming. A bride u supposed to look
superlatively lovely on her wedding
lay, but IL anybody dared to tell the
truth on the subject that superstition
soon would be exploded. and the sweet
things would realize that instead Of
looking their best on that occasion
most Of them are apt TO look their
worst. 1t Is the same way when they
come to be photographed in their we'd
ding hnery. They are either TOO pale
or too red. and they have a nervous
anxious expression that robs the face
OF all good lines for photographs pur-
poses.
"The time was when no bride con-
sidered herself really married until
she had arraysd herself In spotlsss
white and had her picture taken. Cen
orally he came with her, and he
looked just about ~ foolish as she
did. Goodness, the trouble I have had
posing brides and grooms before the
camera. Instead of telling them to
look pleasant. I always felt like say
ing. Don't look idiouc II you can
possibly help H. and then would have
TO think up some device to keep her
from scrooging down TOO close against
his shoulder and to keep him from re-
spending with an equally inappropri-
ate embrace. But with all my precau-
tions / never fully succeeded in pre-
venting their acting like lunatics. The
other day. when looking over lot OF
old negatives. l came across several
hundred OF those sentimental combina-
tions. and l thanked my lucky stars
that nowadays few newly mated eou
pies have the camera craze"
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1904-06-10

Dscs atty OrUanissA Deay Will strive
- Provide The Nattc1 With
hA Adequate Navy.

There has recently been organized
In the United States Navy league,
whose object is to secure q navy com
mensurate with the country's requife-
ments. To this end II proposes to draw
public attention to our naval standing
relatively to the navies Of the world,
and TO create a public opinion on the
question Of naval increase that will
react favorably upon congrsss when
II comes to legislate on naval afiairs.
Leagues OF this kind already exiss In
England. France. Germany aud Italy.
and in every case they are non partisan
and possess no political significance
whatever. As an instance OF the work
done by similar organiEat tions In other
countries, we may take the case OF
Germany. where the impetus given
during the past few years to naval af-
fairs is attributed largely to the in
huence OF the naval league, In which
the German emperor himself 10 an In
defatigable worker. The German
league has gone into the matter with
the thoroughness that characterizes
the 0cTtlhn pcOpie III ueui'S win AhoC
tiers Of national Importance. The aims
OF the new league are highly com
mendable. says the Scientific Ameri-
can. and we trust that il will be sue
cessful in assisting forward the good
work of providing this country with
. navy adequate for the protection Of
its worldwide and rapidly extending
interests.
American Goods In Maachuria.
In four lines--cotton goods. kerosene.
lumber and four--American goods will
be met In Manchuria- Russia has every
advantage In -four and lumber, and will
soon be our most active rival in these
lines in the general trade with China.
Kerosene. Russia can produce cheaper.
and sell cheaper. although the product
Is inferior In quality. but this is not 20
serious a drawback for the Chinese trade.
In cotton goods: while her trade ID grow
ing, II IL handicapped by inability TO
meet American prices.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1904-06-10
TAKE OUT ALL APPENDICES.


ut has been proved that the human
body can do without . vermiform APP
pendix." said DR.. Edward Andrusa, Of
Holden, Mo-. In a pa per before the Mis-
souri, Institute of Homeopathy at st.
Louis. "Why not perform an opera
tion upon every infant few days after
birth to remove the appendix? This
would eliminate the possibility Of an
attack of appendicitis during the after
life of the individual"
This suggestion, made at the annual
convention, raised . Vigorous discus
SION.
Many OF thoss present thought the
proposed operatioh would prove sue-
cess. 81
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1904-06-10
View OH we'll In Kansas.

The Industrial department of the San
I. re +eports great activity In the south
eastern Kansas oil fields. The wells
completed in August number ITO. OF
which Independence. Neodesha and
Humboldt furnished 106. Tho daily
product OF the entire field 10 now 6.S47
barrels. Vigorous prospecting ID going
on around Nodesha and Peru. Eastern
oil operators are turning their attention
to Kansas and many large holdings are
being secured.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1904-06-10

What II your business?" asked the
man Of the applicant for license.
I'm . collector" replied the dos
catcher.
"A collector"
"Yes. 60 around picking up little
cur-ios. os."-Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
WHOSE RIFLE
Fired Shot Which Killed
David S. Libby
Newport Man Found Dead in
by Searching Party.
The Murderer or Accidental Taker Of
Life Escapes.

Newport, Me-, Dec. S.-(SpeciaD.-
and instantly killed in the woods in
the town of Chester, Tuesday morning
who figured in Mrs. Fannie Hardy
Eckstrom's book, The Penobscot
Man" He was IS years of age and was
one Of the early lumbermen and river
drivers Of the West branch. The re-
mains were brought to his home in this
village. Thursday afternoon, accom-
panied by his companions on the trip.
c. T. Libby, his son, Arthur HolbrOok,
his grandson, and John Weatherbee.
According to the story told by his
son, the dead man left camp. Tuesday
afternoon, for hunting expedition. He
did not SHOW up that night and,
Wednesday morning. his body was
found on the side of an old tote road.
Leading to and from the body were the
tracks of a man. 4 short distance from
the body were several shells which had
been extracted from a rifle. These
shells are the kind used in the 1903 Say
age rifles.
The tracks to and from the body in
dicated that the man who fired the fat
al shot had approached the body and,
finding the Imam dead, had run from the
scene and has since kept the matter to
himself
Although it is not known as to
who shot Libby, yet suspicion is fast
ened upon two men. both Of whom are
owners of 303 Savage rifles. These two
rifles are the only ones owned in this
part. One Of these men is known to
have been out hunting, Tuesday after
noon. 1t is not known whether or not
any action will be taken in the matter
The dead man was an old and re
spected resident of this town and
large number Of relatives mourn his
loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
BURNING LAKE OF OIL.
Threatens "a Wells and CriIlers Fight
Desperate Battle.

Beaver Falls, Pa. Dec. S.-A boys
p.lni: caused fire in the White township
oil field which destroyed the tramway
at BoydS coal mine. with several cars.
and which was prevented from burning
thousands Of dollars worth of derricks
and pumping equipment by desperately
quick work of driliers and bumpers.
On the hil'sides that flank Harbison's
hollow in White township are ~ oil wells,
one of them the 0D-harrel gusher which
cree led excitement when it was drilled in
a few weeks ago. Waste oil from these
wells had run down the hillsides into the
hollow. forming a pool four to six inches
deep and covering an acre of ground
One of party of boys playing in the hOl-
low playfu!ly tossed lighted match into
the oil TO see if it would burn"
With Incredible swiftness the flame
SWEPT over the entire surface of the pool
Within few minutes the hollow was
mass OF fire. The rising ground on each
oil. and the cracking flames advanced
steadily toward the derricks, all of which
seemed to be doomed.
Armed with picks and spades the work
men began to dig up the earth In the
path of the approaching red line. Time
after time the flames leap ped across the
fresh earth to the Oil-soaked leaves on
the other side but as often were eX-
tmguished by the men.
The heat from the fire was intense and
often the fire fighters were forced to seek
temporary refuge to escape prostration.
After a two hours battle with the blaze
the derricks and buildings were saved.
The tipple was saved by hard work only.
The oil in the bottom Of the hollow
burned till evening presenting a spectacu
lar sight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
LAUNCHING AT CAMDEN.
Schooner Samuel J. Goucher, a Five
master. Is AfIoat.

Camden. Me-. Dec. S.--Thc schooner
Samuel j. Gouchcr, named for resi-
dent of Philadelphia and the largest
of the fivc-masted schooners ever built
in Camden, was launched. Thursday,
from the yard of H. NJ. and r. L. Bean.
She was built for the CoastWise Trans
portation Co, and will be commanded
by Capt. Elmer r. Crowley OF Taun-
ton Mass. Her dimensions are:
Length of keel. Ell feet: beam. IS
feet: depth, q feet. Her tonnage is 25tI
gross and 224s net. The frame is of Vir
ginia oak the masts of Oregon pine
and she cost about $4,000. Boston will
he the home port.
AS she went overheard half hour
before the time arranged the launching
was seen by only few people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

Wateryille, Me-, Dec. S.-(SpeciaD.-
A meeting of the executive committee
of the Colby Athletic Association was
held. Thursday afternoon, in Coburn
hall. The regular general business was
carried out, and a number of bills APP
proved. Fred c. Rideout, 'O7, who was
assistant manager of the football team,
handled in mis- resignation as manager
for next year Mr.. Rideout resigned as
he intends TO enter another college next
fall
Thomas A. Smart. %. of Dexter was
elected as manager OF the football
team for next year.
The Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity has
formed a basketball team. 1t has been
spoken that the rest of the fraternities
will organize teams and a series Of
games he played this winter. Such an
act would create a good deal OF inter
est ana would give all the men i'll col
legc chance to show what they can
do in basketball.
The A. T. W. team went to Nassal-
born. Wednesday evening, and played
game all the time. When time was
called for the end of the game, it was
u to -. The men went back into the
game again and the winning goal fell
to oak Grove and the Colby boys were
beaten. II to l.. The following men
played on the A. r. w. team c. Libby
'0S. right forward: Morse. 90, left for
ward: Thompson, '01. center: Burton.
'06, right guard, ana Mo Nane, '01, left
guard.
Roscoe J.. Hall '03. who has been
confined to his room with the measles
has so far recovered as to be out of
doors for the first time. Wednesday.
The trials for the reader of the Glee
Club We're held, last evening at the
college chapel. There We're three con-
testants for the position. The judges
We're Prof. A. j. Roberts and Prot
Clarence IT. White.
Each contestant gave two doclama-
tiions. one that was serious and tie
other comical.
The first speaker was NelsnrI Niycr
'oS of West Paris, who spoke the pieces
entitled. ''Honors of the Woods and
TOO late for the Train
The second speaker was George w.
McConlee '0S of Sanford. who gave the
readings entitled, "Prisoners Plea"
and the Mule Brigade" The third
speaker was F'erwick L. Holmes '06 Of
Lincoln, VINO gave the readings. How
Licked the Teacher" and What the
Fiddle Told"
The decision of the judges will be
announced, Friday morning. in chapel.
Rev. Harry s. Ryder. Colby '03. re-
turned. last evening. to North Arson.
after a short visit with friends at the
,Ollege.
The Colby second basketball team.
this evening will play coburn CLASH
cal Institute 1T the COburn Gymna-
SUM. The following men will play for
The second team: Thompson, center;
&. Libby. right back: Peterson, right
forward; Tilton, left back. and Morse,
left forward.
Carl kennison '06. manager of the
| Glee Club, has returned from a trip In
the northern part of the State. where
ne has been making arrangements to
produce the Colby musical club in
some Of the towns the first of next
month.
Harry F.. Pratt o. w. Winter Drew
! '02 and NJ. G. JOY ex-'05 were in town.
yesterday. calling on some of their
| friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
TWELVE DEAD
BY Explosion in Burnett,
WASH, Coal Mine.
Gas Did the Business, ExpIod-
ing with Deadly Effect.
Feared That Other Miners in Shaft
Have Perished.

Tacoma, Wash, Dec S.-A dispatch
to the Leader, from Burnett, Wash.
says:
~ least II miners have been killed
by an explosion in the Burnett coal
mine and it is believed that the death
list will total -. Searching parties
were Immediately organized and after
working necessarily for about eight
hours. II burned and mangled corpses
have been recovered. Of these eight
leave families while three were unmar-
ried.
AT least four other miners are in the
shaft, but il was deemed unsafe to
continue the rescue work and the eff
fort was abandoned. While thew are
slight hopes that those still may be
living, they practically have been Civ
Ell up for lost
1t is believed that fire damp was re-
sponsible for the disaster, but this will
not be known until an investigation
has been held. The Burnett mine is
owned by the South Prairie Coal Co.
At the time of the accident there
were about 40 men at work. Just prior
to the explosion some of the miners
iltiu dSce:lueu to inc surface ana OtnerS
were able to make their way to safety
after the terrible blast which shook the
neghborinS territory like an earth
Two wOrkmen were rescued badly in
jured, but it is believed they will re-
cover. The Burnett mine employees be-
tween 10 and 100 miners, working in
two shifts. Many of the employees are
Poles and Italians.
One more body was later recovered
from the mine. Ventilation has been
established, but it is not believed any
of the entombed men will be rescued
alive.