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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-22
Woman's Home Missionary Union.

WOman'S home MISSIONARY ONlOn.
Our report of this organization, which
met in the Free Baptist church last week
Wednesday, was necessarily abridged in
our last weeks paper. Before the Off
GERS were elected Tuesday morning inter-
esting reports were presented by the
secretary, the secretary of the junior
work and the treasurer.
The secretary, Mrs. w. J. Van Patten
of Burlington reported that 81 out of
1913 auxiliaries had reported, also three
contributory societies. The membership
aggregated 2,541, with an average at
tendance of third. Twenty-one aux
iliaries report 60 new members. Mrs.
Van Patten also gave the report of the
corresponding secretary, Mrs. ]. B.
Stearns of Burlington.
Mrs. Robert Mackinnon, secretary of
the young peoples work, gave an inter-
esting report of the work done the past
year. New societies have been formed in
Pittsford, Rupert, East Barre and Swan
ton, and several Sunday school classes
have been directed into missionary chan
| nels. One county has, through organized
effort, Systematically planned to raise
| $50 against SIS last year.
| The treasurer, Mrs. c.. II. Thompson
| of Brattleboro, reported cash on hand
| June 9, 1908, 40; cash received during
| the year, So, OS4.24. The memorial fund
| which last year was 1,959.55. is this
| year $4, 1872 5. This increase is due to
Freeman OF Windsor, and 500 from
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-22
Telephones Installed.
The following subscribers have been
added to the New ENGLAND Telenhnne

The following subscribers have been
added to the New England Telephone
Company's Exchange:
81. A. Quimby, residence, 1855.
St. Johnsbury Backyard, 1881.
H. F. Moore, residence, 1881.
c. D. Waters, office, 1872.
George P. Moore & Co., Office, 1913.
c. A. Staples, residence, 1881.
Mrs. r. D. Harlow, residence. 11-2.
F. D. McFarlin, residence, 122-11.
B. II. Alden. residence, 1882.
Mrs. Belle Fisher, 234-14.
II. Hastings, farm, Waterford, 71-2.
F. 81. Lyster, farm, Waterford, 71-3.
E. 81. Plumley. farm, Waterford, 714.
F. II. Shepherd, farm, Waterford, us.
S. J. Hastings, farm, Waterford, Till.
+. A. Symes, farm, Waterford, Tip.
Nd. E. Ladd, farm, Waterford, lib.
A. N. Daniels, farm, Waterford, 71-14.
A. K. Powers, farm Waterford, 71-21.
A new list of subscribers will be issued
about July LIST. Work is progressing
favorably on the farmers line to West
Waterford and it is expected the balance
OF the subscribers In that section will be
connected in about two weeks.
The line between West Danville and
Hardwick is TO be re built this summer
and new copper circuit strung between
Hardwlck and St. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-22
Republican Caucus.
The Thompson Ticket Wins i'm the Con
test for States Aiformey.

The Thompson Ticket Wins i'm the Com
test for States Aasorney.
Over 400 voters attended the republic
can caucus which was held in the Town
Hall Friday evening. Gilmore T. Ide,
the call and the caucus organized by
electing Judge Walter P. Smith chairman
and Ralph Sulloway clerk.
The following list of delegates to the
district convention was placed in nomin-
alton by Col. Charles w. Ruiter and
elected by acclammation: T. R. Stiles, c.
A. Sylvester, D. nj. Bacon, Marshal
Montgomery, Edgar L. Stiles, e. P.
Potter, William S. Boynyon. 6. II.
Taplin, George 81. Cross, 3. A. Silsby.
This ticket headed 'Bell delegates"
was placed in nomination by Col. John
c. Clark and elected without opposition:
H. N. Turner, Arthur F. Stone, A. F.
Lawrence, l.. P. Slack, e. II. Hallett,
Fred 6. Beck, Elmore T. Ide, w. w.
Blodgett, James Richie, George w.
Story.
The contest of the evening came up
when delegates were chosen to the county
convention. The three candidates for
states attorney each had a ticket in the
field. c. c. Follensby nominated the
Frank D. Thompson ticket, consisting of
these delegates: Perley F. Hazen, Harry
Fl. Carr, James Richie, Edgar L. Stiles,
Herbert A. Stanley, Simon D. Atwood,
Frank w. Ball, William A. Mclaughlin,
Walter S. Russell, Fred D. Gilman, Win
throp W. Blodgett.
6. c. Frye's ticket was put in the field
by c. w. Farr and contained these
names: w. S. Boynton, E. Nd. Taft,
Delos M. Bacon, Henry M. Cheney,
Charles B. Carr, George A. Burbank,
Albert F. Lawrence, Charles W. Ruiter,
c. A. Provost, L. W. Fisher, A. L. Bragg.
Harry Blodgett nominated r. w.
Simonds' ticket which contained these
names: E. F. Griswold, Henry M.
Cheney, Fred w. Taylor, c. M. Bonett,
George c. Cowling. Frank B. Spaulding,
George H. Morrill,, w. B. Atwood, w. ].
Aldrich, O. S. Abbott, French F. Carrick.
The balloting resulted as follows:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-22
ST. Jof1NsBURY CENTER.

Miss Beatrice Brook of Brighton,
Mass, is visiting her father, Harry
Brook.
Lester Berry, who has been visiting
his parents, returned to his school at
Dartmouth, Saturday.
The ladies of the Universalist church
will meet at Grange Hall, Thursday
afternoon to sew.
Charlie Wiley passed his sixth birth
day last week Wednesday in very pleas
ant manner, when 20 OF his friends
gathered to make the day pleasant one.
Refreshments of ice cream and cake were
served under the large shade trees and
were greatly enjoyed by the children. A
number of small membranes were left
by his friends.
Charlie Brook of Barton spent Sunday
at his home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donnie Trombly of St.
Johnsbury spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Dwight Simpson.
Mrs. Sherry of Nashua, N. H., is visit
ing at Mrs. E. II. Hallett's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weeks of Danville spent
Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Franklin.
Miss Ina Farr OF st. Johnsbury is visit
ing her uncle, N. II. Page.
Miss Jennie Blowers of Porto Rico gave
fine talk Monday evening at the Con-
gregational church.
The Children's Day exercises at the
Universalist church were very pleasing to
those. who attended, the children all
doing their parts well. Eight children
were baptised.
The Children's Day exercises at the
Congregational church were opened by a
selection by the choir, after which the
congregation was led in prayer by the
Rev. MIR. Kennedy. Recitations by the
children followed. The Summer Song"
which was presented by seven of the
young ladies in the choir was excellently
rendered, Miss Gertrude Franklin acting
as queen. Acornet solo was rendered by
Eddie Campbell which Was greatly en-
joyed. The offering was taken by Hazel
Jenness and Lena Hallett, who passed
around babies stockings borrowed from
members of the primary class. After the
offering had been received Hazel Jenness
took one of IKE little stockings and re-
cited one of the adaptations of "Hang
up the Baby's Stocking" The superin:
tendent wishes to thank all who so
kindly assisted her in making the chill
dren's day so pleasant.
The Methodist Sunday school and con-
erection are invited by the Epworth
League of St. Johnsbury to join them in
picnic at Joe's Pond, Thursday. The
train leaves st. Johnsbury at $50.
Rev. w. H. Atkinson of Walden will
conduct the services in the Methodist
church here and at East Lyndon next
Sunday in exchange with the pastor.
Rev. George w. Morrow, superintend-
ent of the Vermont Anti-Saloon League,
will address a meeting at St. Johnsbury
East at $50 Sunday afternoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-22
RECENT DEATHS.
BIodgett.

Elijah D. Blodgett died at his home on
Western avenue Friday evening. He had
been in failing health for some weeks,
but kept at his post until a short time
before his death.
Mr.. Blodgett was born in Randolph,
May 20, 1920, and was in his S5th year.
He was educated in the public schools
and Randolph Academy, and worked on
a farm until 16 years of age. Then he
entered the mercantile business at Ran
dolph, which he followed for II years.
In 1853 he entered the office of E. & T.
Fairbanks & Co., having come to St.
Johnsbury that year, and was employed
there until 1881. During these years he
had entire charge of the correspondence
of business which was steadily increas-
ing in volume. In 1883 he was appoint
ed town treasurer and the same year
became village treasurer. Three years
later he assumed the duties of town
clerk and held these three Offices until the
time of his death. The management Of
these Offices called for the handling OF
ing all the records OF the town, and Mr..
Blodgett proved faithful to his trust and
became as well posted on town and
village matters as lawyer. During
this time he held other Offices of trust,
being for II years trustee of the Pas
sumpsic Savings Bank and at different
times its vice president and president.
He was for many years senior warden OF
st. Andrews Episcopal church and great
~ interested in the work OF that church.
He represented St. Johnsbury in the legis-
latures of 1874 and '76 and was state
senator in 1880.
Mr.. Blodgett was twice married. He
married Augusta A. Markham at Ran
dolph, July 2, 1915, and there were three
children none OF whom are now living.
He married in Montpelier Aug. 10, 1857,
leaves a son, Herbert W. Blodgett, a
granddaughter, Miss Marjorie Peabody
of Boston, one brother, Judge William
Blodgett of Pawtucket r. l., and two
sisters, Mrs. Harriet Bennett OF Crete,
Neb., and Miss Elizabeth Blodgett of
Avoca, Neb. A younger brother, Richard
Hayden B1odgett, died at his home in
Fremont, O., % hours before the death
of the subject OF this sketch. The funeral
was held at the house Monday afternoon
conducted by Rev. Loren Webster of
Holderness, N. H.,
Mr. Blodgett was man who believed
in President Eliot's theory of ..''joy in
work" and hardly knew what a vaca-
ton was. Whether in the counting room
Or at the town Offices he was ever faith
full, painstaking and accurate. AS a man
he always took a kindly interest in the
welfare of others and encouraged young
err men in their start towards business
career. He was devoted to the home
and a man who has left record OF
which no man need be ashamed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-22

Summary. Two base hits, P. Thomp-
son, Laird. Bases on balls, by Laird 9.
out by Laird II, by Thompson 12
Stolen bases, Tower, Carr 8, Rich 5,
Calderwood 2, Woods, Cummings 2,
Peck 2, F. Lynch, Laird 8. Buckley 2.
Passed balls. Racette Q, Buckley 8, Cum
mlngs 8. Wild pitch. Laird 5, Thomp-
son 2. Time hrs. Umpire. Steele.
Scorer, Scott.
The st. J. A. 'O7 base ball team played
two games last week. winning the first
with the Union School 81 and losing
the second to Lyndonville 1873. The
'O7 team has played good ball this sea-
son having won four out of six games
played. The team has scored 60 points
to its opponents Al.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-22
Anti-Saloon Address.

Sunday evening, June 20, there will be
a union meeting in Music Hall in the
interests of temperance, to be addressed
by Rev. George W. Morrow, superintend
ent of the Vermont Anti-Saloon League.
Mr.. Morrow will be remembered as hav-
ing presided at the State Sunday School
convention here and he also spoke on
two former occasions in Music Hall to
large audiences. Special music will be
provided and the subject will be "Busi-
ness and Beer"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-22
BASE BALL.

St. J. A. won the third and deciding
game of the local series with the town
team Friday, by defeating them by the
score of II to 6. Laird, who pitched for
the town team, was very wild, making
several costly wild pitches and giving
nine bases on balls. This with Is errors
by the other members of the team made
St. J. scores run up rapidly. The town
team out batted St. ]. A. but their hits
were scattered.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-22
Lake Memphremagog.

Overlake Farm on Lake MempI1remagog is
now ready for summer boarders. The house
has wide verandahs on three sides and is sit
uated a bluff commanding a beautiful
view of the lake. 1t is a very healthy loca-
ton. The rooms are large and airy. Steam
er from Newport touches landing II mile
from house at 3.15 P. Nj. daily, except Sun
days. Apply to Ezra Ball, Prop. East Boil
ton, Qnebec, Can.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-22
Union Mission Study.

The last of the union meetings for the
study of China will be held in the Mu-
scum. Friday afternoon, at 4 O'Clock.
The sixth chapter of Rex Christus. "An
Open Door of Opportunity" and "Some
Encouragements to Missionary Work in
China will be considered.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-22
nethodist ministers Meet.

A meeting of the Methodist preachers
of the St. Johnsbury district is in session
at the Methodist church in Plainheld
today and tomorrow. Among the prin-
cipal speakers are to be c. 6. Gorse and
George w. Manning. A. ]. Hough.
George H. Wright, c. c. Whidden,
William Shaw, c. ]. Brown. R. F. Lowe
]. A. Dixon, F. E. Currier, S. G.
Lewis, E. A. Bishop and w. B. Dukesire.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-22

The Beers resent an attempt to take
Transvaal census. They consider it an
intrusion into their private affairs.
A man was fined $5.75 in a London
court recently for wearing a crest upon
finger ring without a license.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-22

And on the third ballot the chair an
nounced that the Thompson ticket had
won. Each of the three rival tickets con-
tanned the announcement that the dele
gates would support W. P. Smith for
judge of probate, L. P. Slack for state
senator and Lorenzo Sulloway for
sheriff.
While the balloting was in progress
new town committee was chosen con-
sisting of W. w. Sprague, Edgar l..
Stiles and Harry M. Cross.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-22

Cyn and India Tea Iced favored with and
taste makes most satisfying summer drink
-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-27
Catholic Knights Adjourn.

Officers Of the Catholic Knights of
Wisconsin were elected last week at
Madison as follows: President, j. H.
M. Wigman, Green Bay; vice presi-
dent, NJ. S. Snyder, Waukesha; treas
urer; c. T. H. Hintze, Milwaukee; Sec
rotary, j. Nj. Callahon, Neenab state
medical examiner. DR.. j. S. O'Brien,
Milwaukee; directors. j. J. Sherman,
Appleton; Rev. M. j. Ward, Beloit; 9.
B. Miller, La Crosse. The salary of
the president was raised from $500 to
5000; Of the treasurer from 800 to
200 ard secretary from 5000 to
800. Organizers were provided for
at salaries of $50 per month and
commission. The next session will be
held in Marshfield the third Tuesday
in July 1906 The convention voted
to admit to membership in the order
mem bers Of other secret organizations
and 10 allow members of the knights
to join other organizations. This or
ganization has heretofore been exclu-
sive. The question of the change was
argued at length.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-27

orator. 1t is one Of the largest thresh-
ing engines ever sold in this section OF
the state.
The premium list Of the Seventeenth
annual fair Of the Dodge County Fair
Association, at Beaver Dam, september,
rs to 30, has been published. The Ell
tries in all departments except Speed
and Machinery, close on Monday night,
| September 26.
West Bend is making great prepare
| tiOns for the summer tOuTLment Of the
State Skat League to be held in that city
on Sunday, August II. A large number
of Skat players from ali over the state
will be present. Over $1,000 has been
raised for prizes.
The blacksmiths Of Dodge aid Jeffer-
son county belonging to the National
Blacksmiths' association will hold a
picnic at Watertown on Saturday. Aug
ust 13. The arrangements are in charge
of the following picnic officers:
President Geo. ChatieId, Fort atkinson;
vice president, w. ". Owens, Watertown;
treasurer, Peter Peters, Woodland; secre-
tary, Ell. A. Holdridge.
Charged with embezZling $500 from
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul rail
road by classifying time checks, road
master Frederick W. Bnffmeier and
Frank Raids, section worker were ar
raigned in the district court in Milwau-
kee July 20. Both waived preliminary
examination and were held to the MUM
cipal court for trial Bonds were fixed
at 500 in each instance.
The boy who haunts the streets after
nightfal without business or permis-
sion, is cultivating very dangerous
habit. Any place where boy has no
business is dangerous place for him
whether it is on the street, in the store
or elsewhere. A boy that is all right
likes his home. friends, or newspapers
in preference to the class found on the
streets without business. Business men
of all kinds look upon the boy loafer as
the deadbeat of the future.-EX.
Delegates from Wisconsin who will
attend the fourth annual convention Of
the Ameri can Federation of Catholic
societies to be held in Detroit August 2,
3 and are as follows: G. T. Moeskes,
Appleton; P. J. Lehman, Milwaukee:
Henry Cummings, Milwaukee; the Rev.
J. S. La BOule, Watertown; the Rev.
John hasten. New London; John B.
Helm, Madison; John Gismscheid, Mil
waukee; Henry Broecker, Racine; F. j.
Rooney, Seymour and NJ. A. Jacobs,
Beaver Dam.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-27
Domestic Troubles.

1t is exceptional to find family
where there are no domestic ruptures
occasionally, but these can be ]essened
by having DR.. Kings New Life Pills
around. Much trouble they save by
their great work in stomach and liver
troubles. They not only relieve but
cure. % cents at Brennecke & Berg
mann's drug store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-27
Chamberain's Cholic, Cholera and Diarrhoe:
Remedy.

This remedy is certain to be needed in
almost every home before the summer is
over. 1t can always be depended upon
even in the most severe and dangerous
cases. 1t is especially valuable for sum-
mer disorders in children. 1t is pleas
ant to take and never fails to give re-
lief. Why not buy it now? 1t may
save life. For sale by Chas. A.
Gamm, Brennecke & Bergman and Ii.
r. Eberle
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-06-23
UPHILL FIGHT
FOR KUROPATKlN
japanese Armies About 10 Unite
as One Force.
BIG BATTLE CLOSE AT HAND
KUROKTs OUTPOsTs ARE WE'LL
ADVANCED.
BIG BATTLE CLOSE AT HAND


ST. Petersburg, june 22.-The Iminl-
hence of a battle ia the northern part
of The Lao Tung peninsula is adj
united by the war office and is lndl-
Gated succinctly iu t0day's dispatches
from the Associated Press e9tfe7'Jh--
dents al Lao Hausi Raj rms anu
other points on the railroad
The week OF skirmIsnlng around Slo
Yen retarded General kurokl.a opera
ti0ns. permitting General Stakeioets
40 reach Kai Ping. the rtar guard
slowly falling back on cenucnen De-
fore the Japanese advance.
Meanwhile large forces are hurry
ms south from Lao Yang 20 enecA
both General Oku and General huroki.
Tt IS believed here that General
kuropatkins object is 70 prevent a
juueture of the japanese armies ON
the other hand, the aim of the Japan
csc apparently is to drive the Rus
SLAMS out of the Lao Tung peninsula
preparatory to a march on Lao Yang.
The approach of the rainy season wiz
more TEAM likely precipitate matters
Nothing is known officially OF the
reported occupation of Haiung Aai
Cheug lHsi Ting Ea0 Chem or ST
Young Cheng) by the japanese. III
the report should be correct Ii agrees
substantially with the Japanese plan
OF advance. ais 1T is understood here,
but it indicates that the japanese ONT
posts are further forward than Rus
sian adViCes indicate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-06-23
- Reported in 60 shape.
GENERAL BOOTH MEETS
THE BRITISH MONARCH

London. June 23.-Kiug Edward re-
ceived General Booth of the Salvation
Army at Buckingham palace today and
discussed the forthcoming information
al convention of SaIvati0nists.
STAFF Commissioner Pollard submit
TED 10 his majesty Information regard
ing the work of the Salvation Army.
King Edward displayed special inter
est in writing I'm relation TO the work
of the army i'm behalf of the poor, and
on parting with General Booth ex-
pressed his sympathy with his work
and most cordial good wishes for it's
prosperity and success.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-06-23
NO FIRE DRILLS
ON THE SL0CUM
Life PreserYers on Board We're
Old and Worthless.
INSPECTORS DID ROTlNSPECT
CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE CAUSED
THE DISASTER.

New York June 22-That the i'll
fated steamer Slocum had no life-pre-
servers aboard less than nine years old
was admitted By counsel for the Knick-
erbocker Steamboat company at the
inquest today.
Evidence was brought out that the
United States inspectors did not exam
inc the fire hose and standpipes, and
that the preservers were not in good
condition.
BENJAMIN T. COnkling. chief engineer
of the Sl6cum, said there had been no
fire drills on the steamer this year, and
that the United States inspectors had
not tested the fire hose. COnkling said
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-06-23
DEFINITE NEWS LACKING.
London Military Writers Busy With
Their Guesses.

London Military Writers Busy With
Their Guesses.
London. June 28.-In the absence OF
definite news concerning the lighting
on the Lao Tung peninsula, reported
from various sources none of which is
official there is a large crop OF special
dispatches i'm this mornings ueWspa-
pers. none of which, however, throws
any light ON the situation.
The military writer's comment on the
significance OF the official announce
menJ of the japanese occupation of
Haiung Ya0 chen tHsi Uhg YaO Ch0uz
OF 81 Young Cheugl. as showing that
there had been little change i'm the
japanese position, and as indicating a
surprisingly small advance within the
last six weeks.
Correspondents at Feug Wang Cheng
report the continued activity of the
Russians north of that point
The correspondent of the Standard at
Feug Wang Cheug, under date of June
-, says that a large force Of Russians
attacked a small number of Japanese
on June 20 al Hsiulitien, fifteen miles
northwest of Feug Wang Cheng, and
that the Japanese retired after a stub
born fight
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-06-23
K OF p COMPLETE
WORK OF SESSION
Elect Board Of State Officers
For Ensuing Year.
WHITE GRAND CHANCELLOR
NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION TO
BE HELD AT OGDEN.

The knights of Pythias reoonvened
yesterday morning. notwithstanding
the banquet held the night before
which lasted into the wee sma' hours
of the morning, a fun attendance was
present After the usual exercises the
convention proceeded TO the election Of
officers for the ensuing year
W. X. White, formerly United states
district attorney i'm idaho and now as
slstant attorney general of this state,
was unanimously elected grand chan
cellOr The only contest of the session
was over the office of vice chancellor.
j. NJ. Beatie of Scofeld and C.. j. Nc
Nit of Salt Lake were the candidates.
Adr. Beatie won by a vote of IL to 10.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-06-23

the equipment Of the SIocum COMPARED
IaVorably with that Of any excursion
boat in the harb0r.
Although a week has elapsed since
the steamer went to destruction on
North Brother island, the bodies of its
victims continue to ba found in the
waters adjacent TO the scene of the
disaster. Today thirty-seven came to
the surface, making the total number
recovered 683. OF these 778 have been
Identified. Despite the fact that the
police are bending every energy. toward
getting complete list of those who
went on the Inflated excursion. definite
figures as to the number missing can
not be given. From present indications,
however 10 lS apparent that the death
roll VIII total nearly 900