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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21
UNDER ARREST.
Continued from Page One.)

have her son arrested and that he did
not ask the New York police to do so.
His part in the matter he declared was
to forward the copy of the letter as
given him by Mrs Van Rensselaer,.
The chief declared that he had re-
ceived no notice from the New York
police of the arrest and that he had
no intention of taking any further ac-
ton in the matter
Regarding the present whereabouts
of Mrs Van Rensselaer,. Chief Crowley
said he had no information except that
she left Newport last Sunday. He
supposed. however, that she had re
turned to New York z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21
LIKE ALL THE OTHERS.
Bryan Startled BY Assurance Antrim
junction Plank Is valueless.

FairvieH, Lincoln, Neb., July 20
Influential Eastern Democrats nave
told William ]. Bryan that in their
opinion the anti-injunction plank OF
the platform adopted at Denver was
hardly worth the paper it was writ
ten on, the reason alleged by them be-
ing that the David B. Hill bill, passed
by the Senate, which is specifically
endorsed by the Democratic plank,
simply carried out the common law
provision, granting jury trial IN
contempt cases sin the jurisdiction of
the presiding judge"
The plank was drafted on the as
sumption that the Hill bill was passed
only after it had been amended 10y
Senator Allen of Nebraska, to make
trial by jury mandatory at the re-
quest of the defendant.
Mr.. Bryan spent several anxious
hours after he received this Informal
ton. Whiic reasonably sure of his
ground, the allegation that he and the
majority Of the committee on resolu-
lions had been tricked caused him to
worry.
The Associated Press correspondent
llIlS llCsIlOOH iCllCNCu Ills SN2PNAA'S
by submitting to him advices from
Washington showing that the Hill bill
as finally adopted by the United
States Senate in 1896 provided foI
summary punishment by the courts in
direct contempt cases, but made II
mandatory for the court to grant a
trial by jury in all cases where such
contempt was committed outside OF
the jurisdiction of the court, and
where such jury trial was demanded
by the accused.
This was the Allen amendment, as
Bryan remembered it, and it cleared
up what threatened to become all awk-
ward situation for the Democratic
candidate for the Presidency.
The part that the prohibition ques-
ton will play in the campaign was
talked over between Mr. Bryan and
returning from Columbus, Ohio, where
he was a delegate to the National Pro-
hibition Convention.
Mr. Phillips said that a number of
Prohibitionists would vote for Mr.
Bryan as against their own candidate
He thought the Prohibition movement
would affect the vote in the close
states and was unwilling to concede
to Taft many Of these votes.
The appeal of Mr.. Bryan to the
farmers of the country for campaign
contributions is bearing fruit. Today a
number of responses were received
the sums enclosed varying in amount
Two retired farmers of Omaha, one
aged S2 and the other 20 years, pre-
ferrcd to deliver their contributions in
person. They hobbled up the pathway
to Fairview and each placed in the
hands of Mr.. Bryan a SIS bill.
An appeal by Mr.. Bryan to the Dem
ocratic newspapers of the country tc
begin the collection of funds for the
campaign was one of the important
happenings of the day.
Late this evening George Fred Will
liams of Boston arrived and was driv-
en- from the station to Fairview by Mr.
Bryan. The two held long conference
on reaching the Bryan home, where
Mr.. Williams expected to pass the
the night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21
Several Schooners Loading Ice

There are a number of schooners
loading ice for the American Ice Co. at
the various houses along the river and
in several cases schooners are waitim
their turn to load. Schooner r. NJ
Hayward and barge Ohio are at Ice
boro loading for Philadelphia. At the
Berry Houses barge 81 of the Con-
solidation Coal Co, is loading for
Baltimore. At Independent the
schooner Fannie c. Bowen is loading
for Washington and the Brookine for
Philadelphia. Schooners Elizabeth NJ
Gilbert and Humarock are loading al
the Allen Houses, Randolph, for Phila-
delphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

Probably no owner ever had such per-
sistent run CT bad luck as King Edward
At his first modest appearance on race
course. thirty-scven years ago his horse,
Champion. had the misfortune to fall
early in the race, and, although he made
game effort to recover lost ground 10
could finish only second. Six years later
at his Second aprearancs-at i've \ ~
market July meeting, his horse, Alep,
was badly beaten by Lord Strathnairn's
Avowal: and it was not until 1850 that
Leo1idas il, ridden by Captain Went
worth Hope johnson. scored mis- first VIC
tory In the Aldershot cup. Six years more
his racing debut, according to 1.-THE Dun
de" Advertiser" before the royal colors
were carried to victory for the first time
great enthusiasm, Counterpanc, ridden bv
Archer, won a maiden plate ut SandowfI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21
AN UNUSUAL VISITOR.
A 75-Foot Whale Threshes Himself to
So. Death at kennebunkport.

Kennebunkport. Me, July pa live
whale said to be IS feet in length was
left by the tide today in Perkins Cove
at Ogunquit and thrcshed itself to
death ir shallow water. 1t was sup
posed to have been chasing fish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21
$500 PEARL IN A CLAM.
Atlantic City Man Makes Valuable
,un Discovery in 25- Cent Lunch.

Atlantic City, July pa pearl
worth $500 was found by Edward
Patterson, of 2200 Pacific Avenue
while he was dining in Erpenbeck' 5
Restaurant At least this is the value
placed upon the gem by boardwalk
jeweler. who called it a 'coam' pearl
Patterson was dining on CLAIMS in
the, cafe when his teeth closed down
on what turned out to be a $500 jewel,
presented to him with his 25-cent
order.
II thought it might be worth rev
aollars, no said. but when that
jeweler said $500 was very much
surprised" oan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

There was an exciting runaway on
Winter street Sunday forenoon. A
horse attached to a carriage in which
were a man and woman became
frightened at an automobile and
dashed up on the lawn of F. Y
Barker, throwing out the occupants Of
the carriage and starting off for a
clump of bushes in which he was
finally caught. The, wagon was bad.
ly damaged but the occupants of the
carriage fortunately escaped with no
injuries beyond a few bruises
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21
TO SAVE EXPORT DUTY.
Clinton Wire Cloth Co. Seeks Mill
80 Site In Enuiand, ~

Clinton. Mass, July 20.-The Clinton
Wire Cloth Co. which has an extern
sive trade in England, Australia, Cana
da and other British possessions, has
sent a representative to England to
secure site for mill which the COM
pany will erect there. 1t is planned to
avoid an export duty of Is per cent.
by establishing a plant in England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21
LIGHTNING HITS TRAIN.
Bolt Tears Hole Through the Roof OF
Baggage Car While in Motion.

Americas, Ga, July 2O.-Lightning
struck a moving Central Railway
passenger train during a thunderstorm
near Americas tearing a hole through
the roof of the baggage car and rip
ping it almost the entire length
The train was making 25 miles an
hour when struck. Occupants of the
car escaped injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21
Peary at Labrador.

New York, July 2O-Commande,
Robert Peary, now en- route to the
Arctic ice fields in quest of the North
pole, arrived at Belle Harbor, Labra
dor, on the steamer Roosevelt today
The following telegram was received
by The Associated Press from Belle
Harbor tonight:
Arrived 6 o'clock this morning. TAX
ing on whale meat at Cape Charles
Fine weather. All we'll"
(SiSn2D "PEARY."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21
ARRIVE AT MANILA.
Batteships Maine and Alabama Have
Uneventful Run from Guam.

Manila. July 20.-The battleships
Maine and Alabama composing the
special service squadron which is go
ing round the world in advance of the
American Atlantic fleet, arrived here
today The run from Guam was I'M
eventful. The battleships will coal
here and start for Singapore July q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21
Lusitania Breaks
Another Record,

New York, July 20.-The swift Cum
ard Liner Lusitania has broken an
other record. A cable message was
received here tonight stating that the
giant steamer had arrived in Queens
town at 11.33 O'Clock. This would
make her time for the eastward jour-
ney from New York five days and 81
minutes. Or two hours and A minutes
better than the record. The Lusitania
held the record over this course, hav-
ing made it on June last, when she
arrived in Queenstown in five days.
three hours and 81 minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

Fred Blanchard has commenced TIA
erection of a shop on the Causway a,
the site formerly occupied by the Coli.
scum, the old posts being utilized 70,
the foundation. The shop will be 4Oxa
feet ana two stories high. 1t will b.
used as a general repair shop. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

TIE Women's Citizen Committee of
Newport, Del. are renewing their ac-
Invites in behalf of better sanitation
for their town. In 1899 and 1900 these
women raised a fund to put the town
in a sanitary condition. Now they
find that the men have failed to keep
the town in proper shape, SO they have
started work again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21
WHALES OFF JERSEY COAST.
School Of Twenty Furnishes Excite
r,nent for Summer Resorts.

Atlantic Highlands, N j., July 90
A school of about 20 whales has been
sighted off the Jersey coast, and much
interest and excitement has been
aroused in the coast summer resorts.
The whales can be seen disporting
themselves about five miles from
shore They keep between Sandy
Hook and Point Pleasant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

Mrs. f. M. Moocrs has gone tn !.
former home in Phillips for a vjsi, "''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Turner Of
Chelsea, Mass, are visiting friends in
the city. They made the trip to
Gardiner in a motor boat. stopping at
several places along the coast The
boat has accommodations for sleeping
and the trip proved a very enjoyable
one. They will return the same way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

Workmen began yesterday morninr
mixing the cement and gravel for ,bs
concrete foundations, for the new
amusement hall. which the Gardnr
Realty Co. is building on Chureb
street. Portions of the wall will b. I
feet, s inches in height.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21
ON WORKING SCHEDULE.
Dunbarton Wooden Mills at Dexter
~, Start Up Monday.

:. Dexter Me. July 20.-The Dunbar
ton wooden mills today started on
working schedule. They will run four
days week, eight hours day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Breen Returned
yesterday to Lewiston after a visit ),
Mrs. Breen's sister, Mrs Horacs
Peacock. Miss Elsa Peacock accom-.
panied them to Lewiston for visi,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

At the Iris theater this afternoon
and evening Arthur f. LaFreniere, the
Well-known Boston baritone singer,
will sing Dear Heart" which is pro.
nounced by the management to be the
best song he has sung here yet. The
new films will include "Th6 Repreve,"
IAN Episode in the Life of Abraham
Lincoln" "a Drama in Tyrol,' and
"Robby'S Pet Rat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

ton resulted from injuries received by
Admiral Rojestvensky in the battle of
=; the Sea of Japan. -.
~ Sinoyi Petrovitch Rojestvensky was
about SO years of age and for many
= years bore the reputation of being one
Of the most cool headed and scientific
naval officers in the Russian service.
He distinguished himself in the Rus
so-Turktsh war in 1877 by an attack on
a Turkish. jronclad in a gunboat, the
Vcsta.
He was Admiral Alexiff's second in
command of the Russian squadron in
the Far East in the Carbohydrates
war which made him familiar with the
Waters Of Japan and China.
During the late war between Russia
and Japan. Admiral Rojestvensky was
" ordered early in August, 1904, to have
his squadron in readiness to proceed
from the Baltic around to Vladivostok.
This proved to be one of the most re
'markable voyages ever made, and re-
suited in the humiliation Of the Rus
sian Baltic fleet The start was made
from Libau on oct. 16 of that year and
passing. around Denmark, the Rus
slams encountered the British North
Sea fishing feet off Dogger banks. The
warships fred on the fishermen, mis-
f taking them for torpedo boats which
led 20 strained state of affairs be-
tween Great Britain and Russia that
at one time threatened to result in
hcstilities between the two countries.
An international commission of in
ouiry. however, which met at Paris
I~kz tent snr, cf.d
the admiral for his action. while con-
demning the firing.
1.-THE battle Of the Sea of Japan, other
' wise the battle of Tsu Shima, was the
greatest naval struggle since Trafalgar.
Entering the Straits OF Tsu Shalni, be-
y tween Corca and japan. the Russian
fleet was attacked by the Japanese I'M
der Admiral Togo. the opening shots in
athe fight being fired about 2 O'Clock on
the afternoon of May 81; Before the en-
gagemert commenced Admiral Togo
signaled from the flagship Mikasa to
the Japanese fleet: THE life of the
empire depends on this effort. Let
every man do his utmost" The battle
lasted until the afternoon of May %
and included general Engagement and
a torpedo attack on the night of May
~. The Knaz Souvaroff,i the flagship
OF Admiral ROjestvensky. was blown
up, the admiral himself, seriously
wounded. was rescued by a Russian
torpedo boat destroyer which was at
'terwerds captured by the Japanese,
who took Rojestvensky prisoner. Ad-
miral Voelkersam was killed in the
coming tower of the Oslyabya and
Rear Admiral NebOgatoff was taken
prisoner. Twenty of the ships of
the Russian fleet were sunk. including
six batilcships and four cruisers and
five Russian ships were captured. The
Russian loss was estimated at 1000 kill
ed or drowned and more than 1000 Off
GERS and men taken prisoners. The
Japanese. in the engagement, lost three
torpedo boats. 116 officers and men
were killed, and 53S were wounded.
a. A naval court of inquiry on June Z.
1906. presented an indictment against
Admiral Rojestvensky for surrender
ing to tho enemy. but on July 10 the
admiral was acquitted on the ground
that he was not in his full senses and
therefore was not accountable for
what happened at the time of the sur
render. .,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

Miss Ella M. Munro clerk at IN,
Gardiner postoffice, returned to bs,
duties yesterday morning after yao.
| ton Of two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

Mrs. John Dudley. who has hs.,
making a months visit with her co.
B.. +. Dudley, left yesterday for Bos,n.
to visit a daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

Frank Hall Of San Francisco is v;.,,
ing his aunt. Mrs. Robbins, Mt veruo,
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Greenleaf Lawre,e.
and Mrs. Fred Strout went to CanI,a
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

Miss Marion Elwell, who has bee,
visiting Miss Lucille Rogers return,
yesterday to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

lean Russell. of the University of Wis
consin. has selected Mrs. Scott Duran1 to
lead the movement for effecting pure
milk legislation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

Harry Morton of Randolph pas,.,
Sunday at his old home in Br1nsu;',
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

"Ty' Cobb's great hitting this year
has dispelled ali the arguments that he
made his great record in 1907 just
through luck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

The Red SoX catchers agree that
Arcllanes will do in spite Of the poor
start he made. He will be tried against
the ST. Louis Browns again this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21
GARDINER.

Mail Carrier Horace S. Peacoc,,
enjoying his annual vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21

Part of the Japanese wedding ceremony
is IN" burning OF the discarded toys of
the bride.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21
:. causes Death Of Admiral
IT,. w.. Rojsstyensky.
Russian Commander al Battle
OF The Sea Of Japan.


Badnanue. Ger, July 20.-Vice Ad-
miral Rojestvensky. who commanded
the Inflated Russian feet which was
annihilated by the japanese in the Sea
Of Japan in May, 1905, died here last
, night from heart trouble.
1t Is believed that the heart affec-
ton resulted from injuries received by
Admiral Rojestvensky in the battle of
the Sea of Japan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-28
nth DISTRICT.
(From our Regular Correspondent

From our Regular Correspondent
The fall term at Williams school
house began this week with Miss
Emma Virgins as teacher
Rev. Clarence Roberts, of Plains,
filled his appointment at Rylander
Sunday
Messrs. G. w. Virgins, Jr., r. P.
Israel o. A. Turner, Misses Mittie
Collins and Emma Virgins attend
ed a barbecue in Ellaville Friday.
They report a most delightful time.
Mr.. H. w Virgins returned from
White Springs, Fla, Thursday but
little improved in health.
Master Earl Jones, of Terrell is
visiting his little cousin, Master
Leon Jones.
Mr. Hardy EXum was the guest of
Mr.. Carlton Jones Sunday
Miss Lorena Martin of Blakely,
was the guest of Misses Salter and
Turner Saturday and Sunday.
Misses Susie Clay McTyier and
Mr.. It'd Jennings, of Bottsford, spent
Sunday with Miss Annis Jones.
Messrs. Maude Childers, of Adams,
and Jim English of Andersonville,
called on Misses Salter and Turner
Sunday afternoon.
Messrs. H. j. and r. P Israel visit
ed Misses Mary and Lucy Belle Wells,
of Bronwood Sunday.
Mr.. H. J. Israel has returned to
his home in Quincy, Fla, after
visit to his mother, Mrs. J. G. Israel.
Misses Bessie Salter, Annis Jones,
Susie Clay McTyier, Messrs Maude
Childers, It'd Jennings and Hardy
EXum were guests of the Misses
Virgins Sunday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-28
PENSION ROLL
is DIMINISHING
But Nearly Million Names
Still Remain.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Aug 81
(SpeciaD are fewer persons
on the United States pension roll to-
Gay than at any time for the past
fifteen years. The army of benefic-
iaries from the governments bounty
at last seems to be on the downward
grade in point of numbers. There are
now only 951 ,687 left, and at the rate
at which death is cutting into the
ranks the total will have shrunk to
100000 before another year.
The h1gh-Water mark in pensions
was reached in 1904, when for a brief
period there We're more than 10OO.-
900 persons on the roll. The spec
tacle of this enormous number of per
sons drawing monthly checks from the
government frightened the Republi-
can leaders for while So long as
the army was kept within six figures
1t was found comparatively easy to
defend the liberal pension policy No
mention will be found in the report
OF the commissioner of pensions of
the fact that at one time more than
l,00O,O00 pensioners were on the roll.
The f1gures are given for fiscal wears
only and the high-water mark was
touched in August Before June 80
came around again the figures had
gone back into the hundreds of thous
ands, SO that so far as the official re-
ports go, the highest point reached
was 999446.
The pension roll, prior to the pres
ent year, had been growing larger
and larger with a regularity that at
tested the eagerness for business of
the pension attorney 1t assumed WIS.,
1ble size after the civil war, for in
1866 it numbered 10000 From that
time on its expansion was as steady
and regular as j Pierpont Morgan's
income. In 1880 there were $50 900
pensioners; in 1890 there were 35O.-
90; in 1900 there were $4,000.
Uncle Sans generosity towards the
manned soldiers and sailors and
their widows and dependents has cost
the country pretty penny. Since
1866 $3,600,000,00O has been paid ont
Tor pensions This is nearly four
Tunes the amount of the interest
bearing public debt In recent wears
the annual disbursement for pensions
mas been in the neighborhood of
$I40OO0,OOO. This is more than the
annual cost of the navy and is enough
10 build fleet of fifteen Dreadnought
battleships
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-28
MAN-POWER AIRSHIP
FELL INTO WATER
Aviator Promises Better
Results Next Time.

New York, Aug. 27-(SpeciaD -
Since the appearance, flights, and fight
of Henry FaTman and his aeroplane
seaside interest in aeronautics has
been looking up. For some years
Rudolph Dressler, who has a small
dry goods store in Coney Island, had
been working upon what he is pleas
ed to call a winged aeroplane," and
Farman's visit stirred him to fur
Their activity.
With the assistance of Charles
Hilpert, a machinist, work upon the
winged aeroplane has gone merrily
forward, and up to yesterday Dress
ler's sole cause for detection was
the fact that his own weight would
present his flying with the first mo-
del of his machine.
At o'clock yesterday several thou
sand people at Dreamland gazed
upward as the winged aeroplane was
taken to the tower summit Its main
body was not unlike that of the Far
man aeroplane, but with difference
in Outrigging.
They hung the winged aeroplane by
means of light rope to an iron
rod extending from the tower so
that it swayed beneath the rod This
was in lieu of a runway or the BIZ
cycle wheels of Farman's machine,
which allow the aeroplane to gather
momentum in it's initial plane of mo-
ton until it begins to soar. The ma
chine has no motor 1t is a one
man power aeroplane Hilpert, bid
ding farewell to the inventor step
ped to the seat at the centre the
aeroplane.
Let 'er co. said he, and began
to work the strings. But the aero
plane didn't move There was more
working of the wings Then the
aeroplane slid convuIsively forward
a few feet and stuck again
you see she moves all right" ex-
planned the inventor, "the trouble is
that rod is rusty and the rope sticks.
I'll have it creased next time
Some one suggested the advisable
ity of getting the machine back and
greasing the rod right then, but the
workings of the wings had driven
the continuance in rabbit leaps too
far out along the rod for that. The
end of the rod was in sight, and the
mechanism of the aeroplane had
ceased to work the wings and was
resting when of its own accord the
aeroplane slid down the remaining
feet of the sloping rod, down, down
and off!
Hilpert was so startled that he
forgot to work his wings-that S
what the inventor said afterward-
and down toward the sea the areo-
plane sank. 1t was $50 feet to the
water. The plunge was taken grace
fully, but the immersion of Hilpert
was complete.
Luckily for Hilpert, Capt. Edward
Mooney, of the life savers was off
the pier with six men and two boats.
Hilpert and the winged aeroplane
were hoisted out of the water and re-
turned to land, while Dressler con-
graduated himself on his too great
weight, which had kept him out of
the craft