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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30

where an excursion on the water fol-
lows. After this the idol is dumped
overheard, thus passing theoretically
to paradise.
One of the popular deities is Durga.
the ten-armed goddess, carrying in
her numerous hands as many differ
ent weapons, viz: sword, dagger.
lance, stiletto, saw, cleaver, knife
boomerang. tomahawk and screw
driver. Durga is really number OF
images joined in one group, among
them being son who Is a war deity
and another who Is financial secre.
tary to the gods. The group includes
the birds and animals which the gods
ride. The goddess herself is seated
on a lion, while the war god bestrides
gorgeous peafowl, and the financial
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Career Protected. ,

so they won't let you say any
thing in congress?" said Farmer Corn
tcssel.
NO" answered the youthful states
man.
We'll, you jes' stand pat. One O.
these days, when they come around
and want you to talk, don't you say a
word. Then you'll get the reputation
of bein' sphinx, which is one Of the
most valuable things a man in poll
tics can have"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30

II seems hard to believe that in this
civilized day there should exist any
where such preposterous absurdities
as are practiced In India in the name
OF religion. Although England has
ruled here for more than a century.
and the missionary societies have
spent upward of hundred million
gold dollars in trying to make con-
verts to Christianity, the mass of the
people still adhere to the ridiculous
practices of the ancients. We find
them worshiping snakes and monkeys
and held in awe by the false pre-
lenses of charlatans and sorcerers.
Although the message of the Nazar-
eae has gone afar. it has affected In
dia 80 little that the dead are still
burned on the banks of the sacred
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Where Burr Was Married.

Where Burr Was Married.
he ordered the stones reset in nice
even rows without regard to the rest
ing places of their original owners,
with the dire result that while the
monument of John Smith. for exam
pie, is to be found in one part OF the
ground, the whereabouts of the re-
mains of the said John Smith Is quite
another matter.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
CHURCH OF HISTORIC MEMORY.
Edifice In Which Aaron Rurr Mas
Married Still Standing.

Edifice In Which Aaron Rurr Mas
Married Still Standing.
On the morning of July 2, 1872, the
marriage of Aaron Burr and Theo-
dosia Provost took place in the Dutch
Reformed church at Paramus. N. Y.
The little church still stands out
wardly as stanch and strong as on
that memorable bridal day. The
churchyard with its crumbling stones.
however. was allowed to fall into a
condition of neglect which greatly
worried the good pastor In charge
during the latter part of the last cen
fury and about fifteen years ago. to
the great amusement of the commun-
ity, he caused the grave stones to be
taken up, and then after having the
ground plowed up and neatly resodded.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
A Uniform Deficiency.

Eyes, the general of the venennelan
army Is going to meet the FreAeA eem-
mander and arrange the details q the
armistice."
We'll, what causes the deaaHs'
"The general had to borrow q paix
of shoes and calico shirt"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
On the Ocean Blue.

when that storm was blewtng yes
terday," said the vivacioss s1Ea. II
just threw up my hands in despair. :"
WELL" returned her escort srlnay
something got the matter wiGA ne,
too, but didn't-er-er-I afda't
throw up my hands,"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
PLEASURE NOT EXPENSIVE ONE
Denman Thompson's Somewhat Un-
kind Comment on Visit.

During the summer Senator and
Mrs. Gallinger visited Keene, N. H..
and learning that Denman Thompson
was at his home in Swanzey, and be-
ing a great admirer of Mr.. Thompson
and his play, the senator expressed a
wish to meet him off the stage and
to see his fine home An old friend Of
Mr.. Thompson offered to drive down.
Therefore, one fine morning they
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
How Il Looked.

mo, dear, must refrain from kiss
ing you until you return frsn che re-
ception." IL.
But why!"
well, the last kiss l gave you after
you put on your makeup lookeA Ilke =
wet oasis in desert of chalk"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Rebuke or encouragement.

He kissed her on the forehead. The
proud beauty drew herself up to her
full height"
"And them" q
He couldn't reach any higher than
her lips, of course Louisville Cour-
ier-Journal.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
As to the Tramps.

eyes," said Shippin, "it's awfully
dull in the shipping business; nothing
at all to do. It's particularly hard
on the tramp steamers"
Why" exclaimed Jolkly, 81 should
think tramp steamers would be de-
lighted when there's nothing to do
Philadelphia Press.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Awful to Contemplate.

Weary Walker-"W'ot yer ieokin'
so worried about, Ragseyr
Ragson Tatters-"I just read q pGece
in de paper dis mornin' where . sci.
entific gent said: DOM nothin' N de
time is de hardest kind O. wsr.' Gee!
Suppose OATS true!"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Bothered by the LAWYERS.

Widow-If John had only made a
Will there wouldn't be all this diff
Guilty about the property.
Visitor-Do the lawyers bother you?
Widow-Bother me? They almost
worry me to death. l declare I some
times almost wish that John hadn't
died.-Tit-B Bits
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
conveyina an lmpreseion.

why do you persist in your refusal
to talk on public questions?"
Because" answered Senator S0rg-
hum, "at the present time that Ia the
surest way to convey an impression
that you could say something fnPer-
tant IL you choose. "--WashfAgto
Star.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Had To.

when we first got married nag wife
and l quarreled for year aAout
whether we should buy an aweeasbiie
or a horse and buggy"
How did you settle it?"
1--WE compromised on a baby car
rage"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Should BE Consistent.

II really believe" said her Jealous
flance, that you permit other men to
kiss YOU"
Surely you don't object" replied
the pretty girl. you always declared
you were opposed to monopolies''
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Decided.

UGCIded.
mo-" said Samson after he had
brought down the house by his last
shakedown, 81 will never give another
encore to this audience-thats fiat"
He was right; 1t was so very fiat
that not even the janitor's fragments
could be recognized in the general
debris.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Another Family Row Started.

Young wife-I've taken very great
pains over these biscuits, dear, and
The benedict-And now. I suppose
you want to see II they'll have the
same effect upon me-Stray Stories.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
IL Probably Was

81 heard very loud noise In the
hall early this morning. fhensns, q
very loud. a very suspicioss Noise.
What was It."
II guess 1t was the day breaiEing,
my dear"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Aeh. Louie

Ach, Louie!
Don't you adore German?"
No. Language too decollete."
TOO what?"
Those gutturals-too low In the
neck. "-Cleveland Leader.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
A Helpful Wife,

Benham-A man told nae to-day to
mind my own business.
Mrs. Benham-What reply I'D yeu
make?
Benham-I told him 1t waan8 aeces-
sary-that you looked out for dzat.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Good Job.

Good Job.
Tuner-"Your daughter told me to
call and fix her piano.
Pater-"Well, what ails it?"
Tuner-"Three strings busted"
Pater-"What1l you take to break
the rest of 'em?"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
AmeIioratinq Circumstances.

First hobo sawed Wood onct.
Second hobo-And you one of the
profesh! o, Clarence, how could you?
First hobo-I got out of an old log
Jail.
Second hobo-Forgive me, Clarence,
fer misjudgin' you.-Terre Haute Star.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
The FItness of rhInas.

isn't 1t queer that cultivated mar
like that should have such a turn fol
hand organs?"
"It must be because he's crank.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
1t Depends.

Don't you think this 2-cents-a-mile
legislation for railroads is rather
strong?"
"Oh, don't know. Automobiles
have one scent for all the miles they
travel, and that's stronger than any
law can make it."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Her SYMPTOMS,

Mrs. Jawback-The doctor thinks
you have govt and nervous prostra-
ton.
Mr.. Jawback-Why, the doctor
hasn't seen me.
Mrs. Jawback-No, but he saw me.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
It Won't Happen Again.

It Won't Happen Again.
Governor Cat the consul's party)-T
remember your face perfectly. sir. but
your name for the moment has es-
capped my memory.
Stranger-I am delighted to meet
you again, your excellency. My name
Is Ivan Petrovich Swercczskiski.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Wanted to Have u HANDY.

De Lush--Now. look here, AcSosh.
you don't want to go right back into
that saloon again. Surely you're not
thirsty so soon?
McSosh-No, amt thirsty RI new.
OIL boy-but say, tina saloons . Sesd
place to be in case do get that way.
Aintiri'?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Quite Essential.

Quite Essential.
Young Roxley is learning to be a
machinist"
"Ah, very commendable; wants to
nave trade SO that II anything hap
pens to his fortune he can"
Nonsense! No. he simply wants
to be able to keep his automobile 60
ing"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30

OF f61ISdU2.
Observing the Puja.
The religious festivals called Pujas
are observed with a sentiment which
approaches raving ardor. During the
Mime Of these demonstrations the en-
tire population refrains from work
and gives itself over to unmitigated
caroasais. The program consists of
erecting an image Of some particular
idol. to which offerings of every sort
are given and sacrifices of goats are
made.
After the image has been properly
feted on land, the jewellers form
procession on the bank of the river,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Should Have Been q Year

In my new play thirty days elapse
between the third and last acts"
"You bot off asy."-Cleveland
Leader.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
lncipient.

my mustache is beginning to be
noticeable at lawst," said the callow
youth.
YES" replied Pepprey, 1T reminds
me Of the defeated pugilist saw at
that prize fight last night"
saw, how was that?"
Down and out"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Explanatory.

did you read about the girl who
shot burglar?"
"The fellow the police said .bled
like a horse?' Yes"
II have a theory about that
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
Not That Kind of a Place.

"All my threats didn't bother him at
ALL" said the collector.
MOI" replied the merchant, said
we could 60 as far as we liked, eh?"
"Well-er-I think the pace he
mentioned was farther than you'd
like"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30
a theory about that.

"She shot nightmare. "-Philadel.
phia Ledger.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30

Dangerous Devotion.
"Bhggins' wife thinks he Il the
greatest man in the world"
YES. Inats very pretty cd.
proper. The only trouble is that snzes
is getting Biz to think SO, toe i
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30

The Real Shock.
Don't you think the people n gem
eral are very much shocked ~ these
revelations of big profits in gracsf"
Shocked? OF course tAeg sre.
that they didn't get in on the srounai
floor first"-Baltimore Amexkesm
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30

In Russia.
Your excellency, we have executed
every revolutionist in the province"
"Well?"
But the revolution still goes on"
Then we must resort to more dras-
tic measures. "-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Both Entitled to the Name.
Customer-Have you any extract of
beef?
Waiter-Yes, sir. Brown or white?
Customer-Brown or white?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-03-30

q -
II \ u IS
Wanted to Have " Handy.
De Lush-N Now. look here, McSosh,
you don't want to go right back into
that saloon again. Surely you're not
thirsty so soon?
McSosh-No, amt thirsty ~ new.
OIL boy-but say, tha' saloons . Eood
place to be in case do get that way.
Aintiri'?
Conveying an Impression.
why do you persist in your refusal
to talk on public auestions!"
Because" answered Senator Sorg-
hum, "at the present time that Ia the
surest way to convey an impression
that you could say something fMp0r-
tant II you choose. "--WashfAgton
Star.
How II Looked.
mo, dear, l must refrain from kiss
ing you until you return frsn che re-
ception." II.
But why!"
We'll, the last kiss l gave you after
you put on your makeup lookeA Hike
wet oasis in a desert of chalk"
A Uniform Deficiency.
yes, the general Of the Venezuelan
army is going to meet the FreAeh eem-
mander and arrange the details q the
armistice."
We'll, what causes the deaazs"
"The general had to borrow paix
Of shoes and calico shirt
On the Ocean Blue.
hSh thdt btOl III was DAOWu46 yC6-
terday," said the vivacioas a1El. II
just threw up my hands in despair"
WELL" returned her escort srlnniy,
something got the matter wteA ne,
too, but didn't-er-er-I aaaa't
throw up my hands,"
Awful to Contemplate.
Weary Walker-"W'ot yer lsokin'
so worried about, Ragseyt'
Ragson Tatters-"I just read pAece
in de paper dis mornin' where . sci
entific gent said: DOM n0thin' N de.
time is de hardest kind O. wsr.' Gee!
Suppose OATS true!"
Had To.
when we first got married my wife
and l quarreled for a year aAout
whether we should buy an astsnsbiie
or horse and buggy"
How did you settle it,"
1--WE compromised on a baby car
rage"
Helpful Wife.
Benham-A man told nae to-day to
mind my own business.
Mrs. Benham-What reply Old ysu
make?
Benham-I told him 1t waan& aeces-
sary-that you looked out for eAat.
1t Probably Was.
II heard a very loud noise IN the
hall early this morning. fhenns, q
very loud, very suspioioss noise.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-02-02
se~ e&

r. s e2 - vs. E-- S
o-7esc1 q r1s -see AT -se-
A2va1s Sss2 i c-s2-1-s CO &-r S,-r. IL
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IL N2S ! III
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&zsws-ss IL csSc1s-
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s1css IL zE--sr 11sc As< ae--cs 1,us
ATAs rsAess A1s 5 s-1- ~ scs va
mE<zs ~ 6AcEr
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-02-02
New Shepherd Plaids.

e -=s- ---cs> Il l.-= =-. v-= All
ts-S z-i H-.,-. 5-e SO 1-.--. ~
So, Vas. e >.-.-, VAS SIS = u
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-02-02
C.. THOMAS KEMP
SPRING WOODEN GOODS,

The inexpensive Dress Goods that used EVERYDAY
about aud outing gowns. have plenty Won
spend than dollar and quarter for any them ,1 y
every You spend you will good honest value fla
-yli>h and >erviceabIe materials these.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-02-02
81 would clNlcl,le. .lndced notl~

Cas- es12sr-AE-e zszseeer
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-05-12
FATAL CRASH
ON THE PENNSY
Express Trains Collide Head-on on
Petersburg Cutoff.
10 KILLED AND SO INJURED

Altoona. Pa. May THE Official
report Of the collision between the
Chicago mail and the Chicago and St
Louis express on the Petersburg Cut
on Friday night lays the blame on
Engineer J. T. Dougherty who was
hauling No. 2i west he was given
orders TO wait at the end OF the dou-
BILE track at Carlim 70 permit No is
TO pass but he misunderstood them
and continued out on the single track.
Railroad officials here say II was the
duty OF Dougherty TO hold his train
at Carlim until he received definite
orders 10 proceed. Engineer Dougherty
did not deny that he had made a mis-
take when before the officials for ex-
animation
The disaster in one sense was the
result OF a costly and damaging
freight wreck which had occurred at
Union Furnace An cast-bound freight
trains air-hose broke near the for
ward end in the train. and q loaded
cars piled up and blocked all tracks.
On such occasions the Petersburg
branch is used by the company for
the movements of It's passenger traf-
&c. and fast passenger trains. both
east and west-bound. are ordered 10
use this branch.
Ten persons. mostly men employed
on the fast mail. were killed and SO
were injured. the latter mostly pas
sengcrs
The following is the list OF killed
and injured.
The Dead-Mrs. W. y. Trinkle. OF
Philadelphia: J. W Wagner. postal
clerk. Mimin; j. w. Cox. postal clerk.
Downingtown: r. II. Shultz, postal
clerk Washingtonboro, Pa; II. F.
Jones. postal clerk, residence IN
known; r. C. Harder, brakeman Har-
risburg; J. w. Herr. baggageman.
j. d. Conover. travelling salesman.
New York. Max Tarlove, South Nor
walk. Conn. G.. w. Law. president OF
York Neckwear company, York. Pa
The Injured-Oscar Anderson. Vel
va. n. X; J. A. Van Hook, Philadel-
phia; w. w Applegarth. Baltimore;
w. C. Dickman. West Fairview, Pa:
A. W. Livingstone. Lancaster: John
A. Camp. Harrisburg; NJ. r. Beam.
Harrisburg: J. f. Gearich, residence
unknown; o. L. Hoffman, Petersburg.
Pa; w. ID. Mccullough, Altoona: r.
c. Y. Irwin. Pittsburg; T. J. Scott,
Fort Wayne. Ind: F. j. McDermott.
| Tyrone. Pa; David Ailler. Harris
burg; Engineer J. S.Fickes, Fireman
, A. T. Cook, J. II. Collins. conductor:
w. Osborne. Harrisburg; J. r. Car
penter. Williamsport; Mrs Nora
Triegingier. New Orleans: ]. L. Mir
eanet porter. Jersey City; Andy Beal-
OF. Johnstown: J. H. Downs. Column
bia; Frank Sample Dunmore: Don
alto Baueri. J. II. Hambright and J.
T. Dougherty, all of Altoona: c. T.
Fisher Harrisburg.
All the wounded are doing we'll and
il Is thought none Will die
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-05-12

at one time as another il he has to
20 and for our part we prefer to
specify our method of being taken
of. There will be 10 punishment
of the lyncners and colOred men
should know il. The proper tning
10 do is TO assist the government and
punish tae lynCbers yourselves.
A report comes from Nashville.
Tenn. stating that Thomas Stewart
and his young daughter CbotA being
white) received a letter several days
ago 20 leave tne neghborh0od within
ten days OF they would be killed
They did rot leave and SO ON Sat
urday nigAt. 5tn inst. at IL O'Clock
a mob OF white men surrounded
Stewards house and opened fire on
it..
Stewart opened FIRE on the mob.
although himself and daughter we're
wounded The next morning Mel
win Winters. a white man was found
dead about 6fty Yards from Stew
arts house a charge OF shot had
klied the iyucher. AS for the 9th
ers. they took TO their heels and
have not been heard from since.
Thus Winters friends are saved
the necessity OF tesufying in court
that me was in bed az the time the
mob attacked Stewards home. 30
detectives arn rrl.t...-,-, f,. Tra ,,.r
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-05-12

$4,000 members At the close OF that
tour there were 10000 members fin the
organization Had that tour not been
made. there would have been a re-
duction I'm wages. according to relia-
bic Information that have In my pos
session. MY Information is that the
railroads were ready 20 increase the
working day from Q TO 10 hours. 20 re-
quire the eucineors to work DAYS in
the week and 90 require the fremon
90 work - hours instead OF s II this
Is true. then we have won n victory.
"In conclusion. let mo express the
hope that when you return to your
homes Won viii Do as loyal 10 this
union as Won have been iu the past
As ] said before. this may Doc the last
time that ] will have the privilege of
addressing you Whether 20 is or not.
You owe 70 Co yourselves. 20 your fam
lilies. 10 your class and 90 your craft
90 Pc loyal and true to This organiza-
ton. which has done $50 much for YOU.
IL can and Go will do more for you N
you viii stand by &c and remain true
10 yourselves
There was n tremendous outburst of
applause when Mr. Mitchell sat down
The convention adjourned sine die
Immediately after As the Delegates
filed ont. some one proposed three
cheers for Mitchell and they were
given with vehemenco that was
fairly startling Gu its righteousness.
Mr. Mitchcll's statement that Il may
be the last time ne will address the
anthracite miners has no particular
significance 10 is potential statement
be has frequently made before
MT Mitchell left for lndiapanolis
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-05-12
-..s...l......sls.-.. - -.


the inference is obvious. Acting
Mayor Dixon of savannah. Georgia
in referring To- Gen. Sberman's son
said:
"If &C. We're left to me-. I'd nave
him caught and 1ung before he
reached Savannah.
These are sentiments expressed i'm
che face of the policy of Cancellation
ON the part OF President Roosevelt.
Colorcd men. the people 10 whom
we must appeal are here at nome.
Those at WASHINGTON are both deaf
dumb. and blind so far as our rights
are concerned. we should support
and compliment .le liberal elements
aud prepare Co sen our lives ass dear
ly as possibly whom we are forced TO
go up against those of the other
kind
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-05-12
SWEPT OVER DAM AND DROWNED

Three Men Tried TO Cross Flooded
River In Canoe and Two Are Lost.
Old Town Ne. May BY the up.
setting of their canoe in the turbulent
flood that sweeps down the Peuobscot
river in the spring. Harry +. Semen. OF
Philadelphia. and William 3. Russell.
Of Boston. brakeman. were both
drowned William b. Ramsden. a com.
panion of Semen's in a travelling
theatrical company. was saved.
The men were attempting TO cross
from Indian Island 90 old Town I'm a
canoe. when their craft became uu.
manageable i'm the current. which ra-
pidly carried them towards a high
dam. All three jumped into the river
and tried 90 swim ashore. but the rush
of water swept them TO the dam
Semen and Russell were carried over
and drowned. Several workmen has.
tened along the dam and rescued
Ramsdon as he was on the point Of
disappearing The bodies Of Semen and
Russell have not been recovered.