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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
ADVERTISE THE INLAND EMPIRE
WaIIa WaIIa Invited to Send Delegates
to the Conference and Assist
in Movement.

The Spokane chamber of commerce
has issued an invitation to all COM
mercial bodies for a meeting to be held
in that city February q for the pur-
pose of taking steps to advertise the
Inland Empire. The invitation, copies
of which have been received by The
Evening Statesman, read as follows:
TT has been decided to call meet
ing of the Commercial clubs through
their appointed representatives, and OF
the mayors of towns not having COM
mercial organizations, and of the edi-
tors or their personal representatives,
for the purpose of a conference rela-
tive to the exploitation work under
taken by this organization, and to de-
termine methods which snail be pro-
ductive of the best results in building
up the Inland Empire. A special pub
licity fund of $4,000 is to be expended
solely for the exploitation Of the in
ldnQ leTTllOTy, dHu Ho" UCSI W w eAiiN
will be the problem for discussion.
Our object is to arouse an interest
in publicity work in your own district
and thus bring about an active CO.
operation among the towns of the In
land Empire. You may ask why do we
expend $4,000 for the surrounding
country and leave out Spokane. We
reply that Spokane must necessarily
be benefited, because We believe tina
by building up the surrounding coun'
try, Spokane will continue to grow
that the city will grow only in proper
ton to the development of the sur
rounding country. Hence, our selfish
ness is couched on broad lines. w
are not only willing, but desire to hell
you, if by so doing we are benefited.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02

and private proprietary stamps, was
introduced to the house by Congress-
man Gardner of Massachusetts. The
purchase price is placed at $4,000.
The bill was referred to the library
committee for consideration.
The collection numbers over 10000
specimens, and is owned by Mr. Hiram
E. Deats, Pennington. N. J. 1t is alb
solutely unique, containing, as it does,
the original order books and the proof
books of the Butler & Carpenter Co..
contractors, who furnished revenue
stamps from the beginning 1852 until
1875. This collection, broken up and
sold in seperate lots, would bring. it
is said, more than the sum asked of
the government 1t is of great nisto-
rlcal as well as philatelic interest and
we hope that the government will take
advantage of this exceptional oppor-
tunity.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
SAW VALENCIA IN A VISION.
Mother Prepared for News of Loss o.
Son in Pacific Disaster.

ROCKFORD, ILL.,, Feb. "A vivid
dream, in which she saw her son
struggling in the water, finally sinking
to his DEATH prepared Mrs. c. G.
Smith, of Winnebago county, for a tel
egram which she received the next day
announcing that ner son, Mark, was
one Of the victims of the wreck of the
steamer Valencia on the Pacific coast
A circumstance which makes the vision
all the more remarkable is that neither
of young Smiths parents knew that
he was on the ocean. He left home
early in the winter for pleasure trip
to the coast, but he had not informed
them of his recent movements.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
INVESTIGATING TRANSPORT FIRE
Fire Apparatus on Board Was in Good
Condition.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb 2.-The
board of inquiry appointed to investi-
gate tne fire aboard the transport
Meade and attendant deaths made
known this morning that the fire ap-
paratus on board was in good condi-
ton and every effort was made to eX-
tinguish the blaze. Major Devol, su-
perintendent of the transport service,
admitted that the Meade is not equip
ped with apparatus by which fire in the
hold can be controlled from the engine
room. Devol insists that there was no
lime aboard the transport The inquiry
continued today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
Conference With Mine Operators
Was Not Satisfactory.
QUESTION OF WAGES UNSETTLED
Present Wage Schedule Was Agreed
Upon by One Majority in the
Conference.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 2.-The
joint conference of miners and opera
tors today entered on the stormiest
session of its existence. There were
two hours of dramatic discussion dur
ing the morning, in which Floor Leader
Robbins for the operators and Presl-
dent Mitchell for the miners took part.
Robbins said the operators had done
all they could in their offer to renew
ment on the selling price of now and
two years ago. He declared that no
trust could be compared with that Of
the miners. Mitchell said:
1T seems now there is nothing left
for us to do but to go home and do the
best We con to overcome the coming
insurmountable obstacles"
The conference between miners and
operators unanimously voted to dis
solve and the miners convention ad-
journed sine die
Before the conference adjourned the
chair declared carried motion by F. i.
Robbins, a Pittsburg operator, that the
present wage scale be continued. Pat
rick Dolan, president of the Pennsyi-
vania United Miners. voted for the
miners of that district in favor of the
motion, which carried it. President
called the national convention of that
organization to meet at p. m.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
"BABY" BLISS is INSANE.
Largest CycIist Is Now the Largest
Madman in the World.

BLOOMINGTON. Ill, Feb. Leon
ard Bliss, whose weight of $50 pounds
gained for him the facetious name OF
'Bamby' when he first attracted at
tention several years ago as bicyclist
has been committed to the insane asy-
lum at Jacksonville. He is believed
to be the largest insane patient in the
world. His mental disorder is Of q
mild type, and usually affects him 70,
periods of a few months every year.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02

Day is the man and the police were
notified.
The crime which Mr.. Clary charges
Day with was committed about two
weeks ago while Day was employed a:
a machinist apprentice in the Hun,
shops. Mr.. Clary resides on Rose
street in the rear of the shops, and /,
is alleged that Day on several oc-
casions improperly conducted himself
before Mr. Clary's young daughters
one of whom is Is years of age The
girls informed their parents and a close
watch was kept, with the result that
Day was positively identified as the
man.
The management of the Hunt shops
was notified and Day was discharged
a few days ago. Day was approached
by a friend and told of the charges
that We're made against him and ad-
vised him, it is said, to "lay low for a
while. Day construed the warning to
mean that the police and saloon men
were cOnspiring to run him out of town
SO that he could not testify in the
gambling cases against DAWN and
Michelloid and it is said, consulted an
attorney For fear that Days arrest
before the time set for the trial of
DAWN and Michelloid might give the
appearance that he was being malici-
ously prosecuted, Mr.. Clary decided to
wait until the gambling cases were dis
posed Of before filing the complaint.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
TO HAVE DRY SUNDAY.
New Police Commissioner Will Enforce
Lid Law to the Letter.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Police OFF,
,cials throughout the Greater City
learned through inside channels this
afternoon that General Theodore A
Bingham, the new police commissioner,
intends that next Sunday shall be one
of the dryest of the dry Sundays the
boroughs have known. With the men,
tai picture of Inspector Smittsburger
facing charges because of alleged neg
Iect of duty in regard to excise viola
tions. every man on the force is pre-
pared strictly to enforce the Raine:
low On the other side the public j:
waiting with interest to see the extern
of Commissioner Binghams power
whether or not he is able to impress
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
WalIa WaIIa Citizens Bunkoed.

Agent Tyree was in Walla Walla a
few weeks ago and wrote several in
Surance policies for Walla Walla citi-
zens, most of them paying cash down
in advance for premiums on the gilt
tering and alluring promise of large
annual dividends
1t now seems almost certain that they
have been cruelty bunkoed and that
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
CROKER is IN POLITICS.
Former Tammany Chief Is Active in
Ireland.

DUBLIN, Feb. 2.-Richard Croker,
late chief of the Tammany society in
New York, and now a country squire
in South Dublin, is taking an active
part in the campaign.
Finding that the nationalists in mis-
constituency were hard up for vehicles
in their fight against Walter Hume
Long. former chief secretary for Ire
land. the New York politician sent four
motor cars to carry the Nationalist
voters to the polls. He also subscribed
to the nationalist election expenses.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
ALLEGED BURGLARS IN HOOK
Thomas Vernon and John White
are in County Jail
VERNON OWNS UP TO THEFTS
Acknowledges That He and White
Looted the Washington and
Lincoln Schools.

Thomas Vernon, aged IS, and John
White, a married man, residing in
Chestnut street, are occupying quar-
ters in the county Jail and the authori-
ties believe that in the two men they
have the pair responsible for numer-
GUS burglaries reported the past month.
but his arrest was Kept quiet until
White could be apprenenoed. He was
arrested this afternoon by Captain
Mike Davis. who has been working on
the case for several weeks. Vernon
was put through q sweating process a
few davs ago. and il is said that he
admitted that ne and White broke into
the Washington school, the Warren
Construction company's office and Lin
coin scaool White, so far, refuses t.
make a statement
Looted the Washington School.
The complaint filed by Prosecuting
ATTORNEY Wilson this afternoon charges
the men with stealing a box of paints
valued at 81: a parasol, worth 81; slN
knives. worth Sc, and six scissors
worth Sc. from the washington school
The stolen goods belong to the schoo
district A search warrant was lssue'
to CAPTAIN Davis and Constable Peter
son this afternoon, authorizing them Il
search Whites home in Chestnu
street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
Continental Life Insurance Com
pany is a Fraud.
WARRANT OUT FOR AGENT
Several Walla Walla Citizens
Were Taken in by a Smooth
and Oily Representative.
SALT LAKE, Utah, Feb. "A week

ago Acting Attorney Governor Tingey
deputized a special agent to inquire
into the affairs and financial status OF
the Continental Life Insurance COM
pany organized here two years ago by
Hiram Tyree, of Butte. Today a war
rant was issued for his arrest. Tyree
Is said to be In San Francisco
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
MRS. YERkEs REALLY MARRIED
Widow of Two Weeks Weds Gay
Californian.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Feb. 2.-Mizner
arrived at the Yerkes mansion at noon
in an electric cab, accompanied by mis-
valet. two suit cases and a hat box.
Moving in.' queried newspaper
man. "Yes, this is my home now,'
replied Miner. He said he had moth
ing to say now and walked into the
house with an air of possession.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
French Authorities Have Harder Job
than Bergman
RESISTED BY MEMBERS
Fierce Fighting in Paris Church
This Morning---Firemen
Take a Hand.

PARIS, Feb. 2-Authorities forced
their way into the church of st. Pierre
this afternoon to take an inventory of
tion resisted bitterly. There was hand
to-hand fighting and many We're ar
rested for rioting outside the church.
Troops repeatedly charged the crowds.
A fire hose was turned on the mob. A
defender of the church fired a revolver
Firemen broke into the church, de-
stroying windows and a number OF
people We're hurt by flying glass.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
Pope Advises Submission,

ROME, Feb. 2.-The pope has tele-
graphed to French bishops advising
Catholics in France to submit to the
taking of inventories by the govern
ment of church property. 1t is rum
ored this action was due to hint from
the French government.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
Midshipman Miller Pardoned.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 2-Sec-
retary Bonaparte mas approved the
recommendations of Superintendent
Sands of the naval academy for the
pardon of Midshipman Miller of Ken
lucky convicted Of hazing.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
Powder Mill Blows Up.

WILMINGTON, Del, Feb. "A
grinding mill at the Dupont powder
works exploded this morning, killing
Henry Buchanan and injuring several
others.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
Government May Buy Collection.

bill. providing for the purchase
of the Deats collection of original es
says. designs, drawings and die and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
To Attend Her Fathers Funeral.

LONDON, Feb. 2.-Queen Alexandra
left this morning to attend the funeral
of her father, King Christian of Den
mark
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
Cincinnati Catcher Sold.

CINCINNATI, o., Feb. 2.-Cnarles
Street, catcher for the Reds, was sold
TO the San Francisco baseball club to-
day.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
Denvers New Mint at Work.

DENVER, Col, Feb. 2.-The new
mint began operations today with
thirty millions in gold bars on hand
awaiting coinage.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
Call for National Bank Statement.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2.-The comp
troller of the currency has called for
national bank statements to January
90.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
Two Cent Railroad Fare in Ohio.

COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 2.-The house
port favorably the two-cent railroad
fare bill that has already passed the
senate
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
Body Found in a Trunk

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. 2.-W. P. Dol
a trunk at the Lexington house nere.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
Lord Lister Is Dead,

ENGLAND. Feb. 2.-Lord Gunliffe
Lister, the inventor, is dead. He was
born in 1915.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-02
TOGO to Visit America in April.

TOXIC. Feb admiral Togo VIII
visit America in April with two arm
ored cruisers.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-05-11

Omaha, Neb., May 2.--Pat Grove,
who was acquitted Of kidnapping Dddie
Dudahy, Jr., fought pistol battle with
the Omaha police. Tuesday night, and
escaped after dozen sho.s had been
bred at him. He Is believed to be
wounded, and police are searching for
him with warrants for his arrest,
The trouble arose over Hazel Mont
gomery, who became infatuated with
Grove during his trial for kidnapping
voung Cudahy. She attended the trial
daily, bringing Grove flowers and deli
racies. Miss Montgomery evidently
tired Of him as soon as the
gsamor Of the trial wore away. Grove
has been searching for Miss Montgom-
cry for q week, but the woman was
spirited away by friends
stood on Fainiiy with Pistols
Tuesday night Grove went to the
residence OF William Warren. where he
thought the girl could be found. He
battered down the door, stood the War
ren family OF with pistols and searched
the house. but failed to find her. He
told the Warrens he would return later
and kill them ell II Miss Montgomery
was NOT there.
After midnight Grove returned to
the Warren house. Meanwhile two city
detectives had arrived at the house, and
were waiting for Grove. Upstairs. one
Of the warrens waited with 3 pistol.
When Grove arrived he brought I
friend, who stood In the street ant
forced several pasers-by to line up
fearing they would give the alarm
Grove attempted 10 batter the doc
down, ard detectives within besai
shooting through the door OF him. Tn
window upstairs was thrown open. an,
the officer stationed there also begai
shooting.
Grove Forced to Run.
It got too hot for Grove. who turre
and ran. AS he passed the lower win
Z dow Warren fred three times at him
and he was seen TO stagger, but kept O
running. The police and Warren the
chased Grove down the street, firin
as they ran, but the fugitive outdis
tancsd them and escaped in the DARK
ness. All policemen have been ordere
to watch for Grove, and warrants 70
his arrest have been ISSUED.
Groves feud with the police Is bi,
ter and Of long standing. and they al
determined TO capture him. Thay hay
no ciew to his whereabouts.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-05-11
FIVE CHILDREN IN RUINS
GAN, NOT BE REACHED ON AC-
COUNT OF HIGH WATER.
Severe Storms In North Texas and
in Southwest Part Of the
Indian Territory.

Dallas, Tex. May "A telephone
message from Mckinney, Tex, says g.
tornado and cloudburst caused great
loss in the northern part OF Collin
county. Meager advices tell Of the de-
struction Of the Chitworh, Calhoun
and George farm houses Five chill
dren. alb uninjured. are Imprisoned N
the ruins Of tha Chltworth home, and
physicians can net reach them on ac-
count Of the water surrounding the
place. The whole country Is delayed.
burned 90 Death In wreckage.
Forth Worth, TEX, May 2.-Reports
tell OF big storm in Denton county.
rhs house Of Joe Foster, on a farm
near Story. was blown down and caught.
Are. Foster was burned to death In
the wreokage, and his wife and three
children barely escaped with their lives.
Woman Killed In storm.
Denison, Tex, May AIT Cowan. n.
siding on the Forth Worth @ Denver
road in Wise county, the storm blew
down the section house, several res-
denoes, and killed a-womsn.
Severe stORm at AFdmore, !. T.
Ardmore. |. T., May 2.--During a
wind and rain storm the Catholic
church was blown from It's foundation
and badly damaged. The framework
! of the new convention hall was blown
down and tho grand stand at CITY park
demolished. Mrs William Mullenieux
was bruised about the head in getting
out OF building Several business
houses were flooded
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-05-11
CUT EMPLOYERS THROAT
Servant Girl slashes illinois BanineF
with Razor In the Night
claims He Ruinsd Her.

Robinson, H., May 2!--Samuei I.
Bennett, one Of the weithiest men Of
this city, part owner Of the First na-
tional bank, and ex-postmaster, had his
throat cut with q razor In the hands
Of Mrs. Dora Piunkett, domestic.
Mr.. Bennett's story b that be was
lying on his bed when Mrs. Plnnkett
entered his room, saying. Il want 70
talk to you" stepping over to his bed,
he alleges. she attacked hdm with q
razor, cutting . cash over seven inches
long on both sides Of his neck.
Mrs. PIunkett's story IS that Bennett
had ruined her, and she declares her
regret that the work was not finished.
She surrendered to the sheriff, but was
released On SEQ bond.
Unless complications asise, MI. Ben
nett viii recover. He says there was
nothing Of improper relation between
him and Mrs Plunkelt
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-05-11
PAT GROVE N A
RAIN OF BULLETS
POLICE OPEN FIRE WHEN HE
ATTEMPTS TO BATTER !.
DOWN DOOR.
HEARcHlNo O FOR WOMAN
WHO DISCARDED HIM

owner OF Residence Takes Three
Shots at Grove, who Was Seen
60 staxger, But He Kept On Rum
ning-omsha's Police Determined
20 Capture Him.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-05-11
MAY Be nlDiNo IN FOREST
sfuskexon Puiiec Believe Muentes,
Alleged wife Murderer, L.
Hidfng Near Thcrs.

Mushegon. Mich. May AFTER On
investigation lasting u hours, the Mus
kegon police believe that Prof. Eric
Muenter. Of Harvard university. al
leged wife murderer, is hiding Ia the
woods northof Muskegon.
Hc is believed to have come on the
Goodrich linz steamer, which arrived
here Monday afternoon.
An Inquest Ordered.
Cambridge. Mass, May 2.--An In
quest into the death of Mrs. Leone
Muenter, wife Of Prof Erich Muenter,
for whom the police are searching. was
ordered Wednesday.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-05-11

skyscrapers a.a ether ME strus-
ssrss II ohiesss su1sr

Chicaxo my s.-onn thousand slruo-
fural iron workers, following scasrs
dropped Hork Wednesday.
Ths sfrike pronlrss 70 stop nsnr1y
- CONSTRUCTION work of = hrse char
tcter efysefSpere And o<hef large
buildta<g under m in the downtown
district especially ~il rai1er : sstbnnk.
Th8 ifonpuFkeFp izrde a q wsze u
IS ! = 81 1I1Ik kqr<9 woFk. N
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-05-11

81. James, Mo-. April aS.--An old
Frenchman named Pesold hanged HIM
SELF to a tree, A few months ago he
gave his property to neighbor, who
ia turn was to give the old man q home
for life.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-05-11

The year 1903 will long Be remember
ed IN the home OF r. N. Taeket. OF Alli-
ance, KY, as q year Of blood; which
flowed 30 copiously from Mr.. Tacket's
luncs that death scanned very near. He
writes: ssSesere hleebing fromthe lungs
and ! friRhfful cough had brought me
"a deaths door. when began taking
Or. Kings New Discovery for Consume
plion. With The astonishihk result that
alter taking four bottles mas complet-
ely restored and as time has provrnper-
fnnnenf1y cared 2 Guaranteed for Sore
Lungs, Couohs and Colds, . johnston g
Pharmacy. fiics 6oc and sl.Qo. Trial
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-05-11

psrfs. Tel. May 2.--Fire caused =
properly loss Of $4,000 IN this city Il
sa m. Wednesday The following
eoncsrns suIfsrsd: Mqrphy's drug store.
Fresxe'a saIoon Bprnbach jeweler.
Bedford 4 CrockS bookstore. Hoods
stutio and r. 1. steliz, eoufectionnr.
ne lous Il cDvr-st hv iEzprsnre.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-05-11

4Old Friend Tools

Every man feels certain pleasure in the use Of good
tools He knows that he can depend upon them to 90
their work and do il well. In time man win besome
attached to good tool as to old friend, 20 IN sym
pathy do they seem to become.
Keen Kuster Tools are the kind Of tools that become
old fsnds They are the dependable, long-servcs kind
There Is economy and satisfaction IN buying Keen
Kutter Tools because every Keen Kutser Tool e The
best that brains, money and skin can produces.
Keen Kufter Tools have been the standard OF Amer
lea for 36 years and were awarded the Grand Prize at
the ST. Louis Exposition the only prize Of the kind ever
given to complete line Of tools. The name kaen
Knsiercovers acpete line oftoolsso that you may buy
any kind Of tool with assurance Of absolute satisfaction
When, for instance, you buy bit be sure TO get one
bearing the Keen Kutter name. Made IN all leading
patterns, highest quality Of steel finest finish and with
long cutting lips, insurng long life.
Some q the osher kinds Of Keen Kutsef Took sfsi
Axes, AIDES, Hammers, Hatchets. chisels, Scisw
Drivers, Anger Bits, Files Planes, Draw KNIVES, sav.
Tool cabinets, Scyshes, Hay KNIVES, Grzss Hooks.
Brush Hooks. Com KNIVES, Eye Hoes, Tuweh, Rfun-
Ing shears, Tnnen. SHIPS, Scissors, shsss H.ir Clip
pers, Horse shezn Razoss, esc and knives otenk'cd
n yoer dealer not keep Ken kusss foo snss -
SIMMONS HARDHAnE coaHAllY.
: =. Essans u = - - nrseessys - g ss1s1
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-05-11
A HOT BLAZE IN MERIDIAN
nusiness Section Of 5ity threatened
when Bix wholesale and
Retail stores Burn.

Meridian, Miss, May s.--Fire de-
stroyea the immenSe building and stock
Of the Winner Klein Co. wholesale and
retail department stores at 2 o'clock
wednesday morning. causing a loss Of
over 100000. The loss Is practically
covered By insurance.
The prevalence Of high winds
Threatened q general conhagrat.on. but
heroic work by the nremen prevented
such catastrophe