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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-26

ing to the Betterment of Members of
His Race Living In Topeka.
The prime object of the club is to
promote among its members a desire
to work, to become good citizens, to
recognize the laws, to study social and
civic conditions and above all to scorn
ment of the signers of the clubs con-
stitution is the pledge that the mem
Der will not serve in the capacity of
soldier or detective. The organization
opposes war, strife and strikes. It is
absolute in its declarations of a non
partisan, nonunion organization.
GiIberg says that in two weeks the
club membership Will number 100. At
present forty-flye men and twenty
women are recognized active members
The club is kept open day and night
is furnished with chairs, tables and a
piano. Two regular meetings are held
each Sunday. Whenever possible the
boys and girls are taken into the club
and are taught to read and study and
shun gambling, card playing and street
Ioafing. In its work among the young
men and young women, the principles
Of the club are along the lines pur-
sued by z. NJ. and Y. ". G. A. or
CARNATIONS.
GiIberg believes the work he has
Jewish organizations in other towns
and will result in moulding a higher
class of citizenship among the for
eigners already in America and the
immigrants of the future.
In talking of the policies and plans
of the club. Gilberg said:
THE object of the Jewish Work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-26
Bank Omcer Commits Suicide.

Lynchburg, Va, Nov. 26.-Samuel T.
Withers, aged 5 IS, second vice president
of the First National bank, committed
suicide in hospital here today by
shooting himself through the head. He
had been on a sick leave from his
bank since last July.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-26
Guests of mrs. Vanderbilt.

Newport, R. l., Nov 26--Four nun
dred newsboys and messenger boys of
Newport were the guests last night Of
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
Their Nn ENGAGEMENT !
He Told Her She Would Return to
Him. and She Did.

ne loiu fter Sne would return 70
Him, and She Did.
She entered the room hastily.
He was awaiting her.
II was afraid you would be thinking
I had forgotten" she said.
"No," he responded calmly, in the
tone of one who is master Of himself.
can engagement is an engagement
with me-"
She was beautiful girl A wealth
Of chestnut hair ripplcd below the
wide brim of her bonnet. Her close
fitting tailored gown yielded to every
movement of her supple form.
He was a bit above the average
height. clean cut, square chinned
chap, whose every expression bespoke
self reliance. As he looked at her his
glance was deferential, yet not tlmid.
"It has been long while since we
saw each other" he remarked.
"Yes, nearly year." she replied.
"But do you remember when 1 left
that time you said would have to
come backT'
Eyes. You should have come sooner
than this"
"But have been so busy-going and
coming, dances, dinners, the theater
and ALL"
81 know. And you were married
too?
His voice did not tremble as he ask
cd this, yet across her face there flash
ed a quick tinge of humiliation.
T-1 would rather not speak Of
that" she observed, almost coldly.
"That is all over. We've II was
to be expected. The truth Is we We're
not meant for each other. SO IL got
a divorce"
at was better so. no doubt" he re-
sponded gently. won't you sit DOWN."
She took the chair he indicated, and
as he looked down at her she flashed
him a sudden smile.
~ was afraid Of you the last time"
she said merrlly
"But you are not afraid now?"
His voice seemed to give her assur-
ance. She smiled again.
"No, indeed"
He put his fingers beneath her dim
pied chin and tilted her bonny head
back, then gazed at her earnestly.
Her limpid eyes looked up at him
trustingly. The rose pink of her
cheeks came and went fitfully. The
white of her throat throbbed with
each breath. He bent nearer to her.
still with that fixed gaze. Her lips
were parted.
He raised his head, and she looked
out of the window silently.
There was a pause. At last she
spoke.
what are you studying about?
What have you decldedT
II think I'll have to fill two of your
teeth" he said quietly. "The rest are
all right. You have taken better care
of them than most women do."-Life.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
BUNChtD PARAGRAPHS

Senator Shively and Senator-elect
Kern OF Indiana are said to have
kissed and made up.
Matthew II. Buckham, president OF
the University OF Vermont since
1871, is dead at Burlington, aged 78.
The three.day aviation meet at
Chattanooga, Tenn, was a dismal
frost, and lost the promoters $4,000.
Mrs. Thomas Noon and Robert c.
Garry, Wilkesbarre (Pa) elopers,
were given time limit In which to
shake the dust of Paterson, N. j.,
from their feet.
w. J O'Connor, inspector of police
or New Orleans, Is dead after 32
years on the force.
Senator Elkins, who has been serl-
ously III. is reported to be improving
rapidly
Important changes In the Spanish
cabinet are said to be due In the
near future.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
Admits Attacklnn Girl.

Marietta, O., Nov. 30 Ernest Tay-
lor, a Baltimore & Ohio brakeman OF
Zanesville, o., pleaded guilty before
Mayor Leeper to a charge OF attack.
ing 1)-year-old Marguerite Gerrlng of
Louisville, Ky. Taylor was bound
over 10 the grand jury and was sent
to the county jail. Miss Gerring or.
rived here at midnight Saturday to
visit IN this city. No one was at the
station to meet her and Taylor Of
fered to dire1t her TO her destna
tion. Instead he led her to the out
skirts of the city. Her screams
frightened him away.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
The Persian Crows Beak.

There is weapon known as the
crows beak which was formerly much
In use among men Of rank In Persia
and north India. 1t was a horseman's
weapon and consisted of a broad
curved dagger blade fixed at right
angles to shaft. pickaX fashion. The
shaft incloses dagger. unscrewing at
the butt end. This concealed dagger
Is very common feature Of Indian
arms and especially Of the battleaxes
of Persia.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
MAY END fighting GAME
Death Of cerhardt Starts Opposition
Among Ohioans.

Lima. o.. Nov. 30.-The death OF
Leo Gerhardt, 81, following a boxing
contest with Jack McIIenry here
will, It Is expected, put an end tc
prizeighting and public boxing exhi.
billions in the state. Governor Har
mon Las already in the past express
ed himself as opposed to these, but n
spite of this attitude a number o.
cities have continued to permit then
to be held. A movement to brini
about the complete abolition of such
contests in the state was started BY
local residents, and the matter viii.
be called to the attention of Cover
nor Harmon as soon as he returns
from Frankfort. Ky.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
Burglar Jim" confesses.

Columbus, o., Nov. 3O.-Bent and
broken with age and many years
spent in various penitentlaries. old
"Burgiar Jim" Anderson was again
arraigned in police court lie was
charged with having burglars tools
in his possession. With tears in his
fast dimming eyes, he entered a plea
of guilty. He was bound over to the
grand jury in the sum of $500.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
Honor Judge Tsylers Memory.

Cleveland. o.. Nov. 30. - Every
streercar wheel In the city stopped
for five minutes in honor of the
memory of the late Robert w. Tay-
Ter, federal judge for the northern
district of Ohio. II was Judge Tay-
Ter who untangled the Cleveland
streetcar situation and secured the
passage of the ordinance under
which the streetcar companies are
now operating.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
Stole 70 eet Winter Home.

Fremont, o., Nov 3O.-Arrested for
burglarizing q local clothing store.
Ray Dodway confessed police say.
and directed the police to the hiding
place of the stolen plunder Dodway
says lie committed the crime because
he wanted a winter home, is Ill and
needs medical attention, police say.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
Thirty Million For Waterwavs.

Washington, Nov. 30.-Following a
conference with President Taft and
General Bixbey, chief of army engi-
neers, Representative Alexander of
New York, chairman OF the house
committee on rivers and harbors, is
sued a statement that the annual
waterway bill as planned for the
coming session of congress would
carry about $30,O0OOOO.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
prYs plan Hot Camnalnn.

Canton. o., Nov. 30.-The Ohio
civic congress adopted resolutions
outlining plan of attack upon the
liquor interests next fall in what
John S. Rutledge, superintendent of
the Cleveland district of the Anti.
Saloon league, who spoke to the con.
gress, predicted would be the greatest
struggle against the liquor traffic
that the state has ever seen.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30

Johnson has taken on considera BILE
weight and was slow and short
winded yesterday, but said he expect
ed to get in fair shape In short order.
He expects to sail for Europe In
March and when he reaches Paris
may meet either McVey OF Jeanette.
provided the promoters offer enough
money
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30

Chicago, Nov. 30.-Jack johnson Is
not taking any chances OF getting fat
and slow and from now until he re-
sumes his theatrical tour after the
holidays will spend about an hour
each day at road and gymnasium
work.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
FIRE HEROINE DIES
Girl Who Led Companions to Safety
Succumbs to Injuries.

Newark, y. j., Nov 80. One OF
the heroines of Saturdays holocaust
died in the city hospital, the twenty
fifth victim of the disaster. She was
Anna Haag. forewoman of the Wolf
& Company factory While the fac
tory was ablaze she led a score OF
her fellow workers to safety through
the flames and smoke to a fire es
cape. A blast OF flame and gas
knocked her from the escape and she
was fatally Injured in the fail
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
COLUMBUS swItehman Killed.

Portsmouth, o. Nov. 30.-James
Bryan, employed as a Norfolk &
WesteIn switchman. stepped in front
of a Baltimore & Ohio train here and
was instantly killed. The engine Of
his train was blowing off steam and
this cbscured the Baltimore & Ohio
train. His home was in Columbus.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
To Fight crippen's VIII.

London, Nov. 30.-Ethel Clare Le-
neve will not get the estate of DR..
Fl. II. Crippen without a fight. At
torneys Seymour, Williams and Coy
filed with the court an intervening
notice on behalf of unnamed parties,
praying that the will, which left all
to Miss Leneve, should be set aside.
DR.. Crippen left son in the United
States.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
pefaulter Enid Troubles.

Bucyrus, o, Nov. 30. - COnironted
with a charge Of defalcation In falsi.
flying fmounts on pay checks Of EN-
ployes Of the Toledo & Ohio Central
railroad, Lewis Irwin. 20, shot and
Instantly killed himself in the Offices
of the company.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
johnson has Walter Monaha

Johnson has Walter Monahan, a
young heavyweight, as q sparring
partner here and will box a few
rounds each training stunt.
Yesterday the champion ran about
five miles over the boulevard near
his home and boxed four rounds with
Monahan. He repeated the same
etunt tadav
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
Shot hY HIS Brother.

Piqua, o., Nov. 30. Porter Stat.
"a ford was shot by his brother Harry.
while out hunting, and is in a very
scattering, entered his face. breast
Il and shoulders. Blood poisoning is
feared.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
PoIlceman KlIls Elrehua.

Toledo, o., Nov 3O.-Accosted by
Officer Cruise as he emerged from the
Temple moving picture theater,
which he had set afre, an unidepti.
fed nan opened fire on the police.
man, and, in a running duel, was
shot and killed. An empty kerosene
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
KatIe,s Admirer Jalled.

Canton. o., Nov 30 Frank Ladue,
an admirer of Katie MANI, accused
of numbering her sister, who came
here TO help the girl in her case, was
locked up in Jail on his own accord.
Ladue said he was afraid he would
kill K9tie's father If he met him.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
ROPKt IS SENTENCED
Louisville Embezzlsr Pleads Guilty
and Gets of Easy.

Louisville, Ky, Nov. 80. - August
Ropke, who embezzled $l,150,O0
from the Fidelity Trust company,
withdrew his plea of not guilty and
pleaded guilty when presented In
criminal court. The commonwealth
recommended two years in the penl-
tentiary on each case and the jury
withdrew to consider. Ropke was
sentenced to an indeterminate i'm.
prisonment OF from 10 to Is years.
With good behavior he can get out
in eight years.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
BUCKEYE BRIEFS
Or. scovilI Dies.

Wooster, o.. Nov. 3O.-Rev. Syves-
ter F. Scovill, d. d. LL d., formerly
president of the University of Woos.
ter, died at his home in this city af-
ter an illness of four days from pneu-
monia.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
An Amendment.

A health hint says. DO not bolt
your food" And a comedian comes
back with the observation, 1T is much
better to use a paddock. ."-Exchange.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30
A prstzeI.

"Paw, what's n pretzelT"
"a cracker with cramps. my son
Now 80 to bed."--St. Joseph News
Press.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-30

bottle was found in the dead mans
clothing.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-01-11
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT /!

VTEUEHE MWWUUWJEMEWE
To more fully understand and enjoy The play it
is advisable to read the book THE PARIS BOOK
AND STATIONERY CO. have on sale the theatrical
edition. Call and get copy.
GRAUSTARK" during the past season has been
played to more than seven hundred thousand peo
pie, and has proved fhe most wholesome and en-
fertdining play presented in years
The sun., 1910-08-04

GeTman NIatOrs Threaten TO quit Ne
cause OG Police Ordinance.
.sp,-r risl> D',pI'eA TO TuE suE

sBs. o. gIbls D'SpI'cA 70 THE SuG
BTEIIS. Aug , For the first time in
~sfsruss -me4eN scs.r5f -eSHseA-ia II ttfseat
The trouhl" - brewing here and 10 all ia
Consequence of a local ordinance pre-
~cribing the conditions under which aero
planning NAV he conducted in berlin and
the province Of BrandsnburR
The Objectionable orriinAncs forbldz
-p~ctaCulAr or cross country fiying unless
the operator uf machine PROGRESSES
an avlatur'r C-rtitcate and has Dotifed
tue police auihu rit ,-r three dAvs ia advance
~ hi- a ght FLYING over towns and wi.
lagos "a absolutely forbidden under any
circumstances and breaches - m. law
are punishable hv tine
The urdinauc% has stirred the aiYmeu
20 md gnant protests and sixteen mon
~hu have b'-"f pract sing AZ th" johannes
thai grounds preparatory 10 appearing
IA th. national a,r events which begin
August and last for week have de
bounced the Law a. at E,Ird They add
that ~ - n foolish attempt - hinder the
progress ~ atrmanHhip and they insist
that Il their protests 81 unh"s-l@l they
IN call formal strike
The sun., 1910-08-04
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Lecture Hvsm ths Capsam

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The sun., 1910-08-04
PIIGRIN on 4 can TOP.
Young Maa Frsm Rene steps Empire
state Exprrss n, Hi. Presence.

Ralph Farp- of Reno. New. stopped
the Empire State Express last night.
Better men than MIR Farlss have tried 20
stop II and have failed. hut Mr.. Fariss
rode on top ~ ono of the cars instead ~
inside and that was how he came 20 do II
A towerman ten miles south of Albany
siRnaiiSd the train 20 halt and he imute-
diately ran over "a Robert Humphrey. an
inspector 81 the railroads. private police
force. who was getting down from n car
step 10 see what was the matter
a man on the roof of your third Pull
man. said the tOwerman. They spotted
hun passing the tower by the bridge at
Albany and telephonsd down
While curious passeneers poked their
heads out of ves,ib,iles and asked q'Ie~-
tions 81 porters Humphrey went up on
the top % the third car and told young Mr.
Farius. who was lying fat with his head
bowed 10 buck the wind. that he would
have 10 get down.
The young man from Reno did a. he
was told. bat when the inspector d'Icked
inside Of the vestib,ile and let down the
trap. the engineer having received . sig
nal 10 90 ahead meanwhile. Fariss made q
dash for The heavy canvas accordion
vestibule which links two cars together
and began climbing like . ny up the
length ~ the folds toward the car roof.
Humphrey got tho car door open IN time
TO lean out and grip che agile Westerner
by the foot After that the inspector
brought him on 90 New York. jtIst where
Fariss wanted To go. but Humphrey had
him locked up at the East Fif,y-first stree,
station.
Fariss said that he had been a railroad
brakeman IN Reno He had beaten his
way from Reno 10 Albeny without mis-
hap. he said. until that tOwerman at the
bridge in Albany got too nosy With his
eyes.
The sun., 1910-08-04
FISCHER HANSEN's PARTNER,
Hc wants s7sO.OOO Prem the Brokaws
ansi 10. Complaint Stands.

The complaint in a nIit for $3.50 90
damages brought by Alexander Michael
son. former Law partner ~ Carl Fischer
-1assszrs,s sESiass -isaaeS -i3rosraw. ii5~4Fd
BTokaw. Mrs Elvira Fischer Hansen.
Battle. on the ground that they caused
his law practice 10 be ruined. stands under
q ruling u Suprsme Court Justice BischoT.
The defendants had moved 10 strike OUT
most of the complaint.
Michaslson. who 10 now In WRshin gton
declared in his complaint that after he
and Fischer Hansen had been jointly
indicted In January. le0e Mr. Brokaw.
Fischer Hansen'a father ia law. tried TO
induce Fischer Hansen Ca jump his SIS. coo
bail and 90 20 Europe. and not onlv
offered TO pay the bail but 10 give him
sS. .O0 10 make the trip Michaelson de
Clsred that when his partner wouldn't
coBs.nt To this plans were made TO
follow Fischer Hansen on n certain night
To try 70 get evidence for a divoro. s'Iit
aga inst him and that Mr. Beard. counsel
for Mrs Fischer Hansen. told MichaeIson
that he would get into trouble IL he didn't
keep ont - 10 MiChaelson said that
when he was Leaving Mr. Battles once
the newt dsy he was arrested on bench
warrant on all q allegation that he was about
- leave the city and thar he was ia the
TOnbs five days
Michaslson says that the indictment
against him was dismissed. but that
through the acts - the defendants he
lost his practice.
The sun., 1910-08-04
viCtTIONs M MANDANUS.
Leg isistsrs Try 60 Get the Ceorts 90 Pro-
nounee Their LEGISLATION Valid.

As-emblyman Hosy. who pushed
through the last Legislature the bill
giving all New York city civil service
employees two weeks vacation with pay.
and A~semblyman Foley. who was inter
ested in the bill. started out Yesterday
to try To compel heads of city depart
ments through mandamus proceedings
10 obey the provisions Of the bill In
the name of Anthony Dsnery. a deck-
hand. and Henry VienOt. . painter. thsy
got orders compelling Charities Com
missioner DrImmond 90 show cause
why he shouldn't grant vacations. Den
cry is employed by the month and visnot
by the dav. The orders are returnabls
60 morrow
The sun., 1910-08-04
0IEER ran NJ ~ DGE.
OptBeS Tbat CaIhsaR was t.uIity sRsi JaIi.
ThTpe IawyrVs uhs Protest.

SN FR,Nctsr,. Aug = Thsre wsrs
events in Judge lawlor'- court room to-
day nearly a. exciting a. when Francis
H-ney was -hO, down by "a man whues
prison record he had .NpO--d Willis the
application 10 Patrick Calhoun. president
% the ntt..d Railways for dismissal of the
indictment AEAins, him was being heard
JuiKe IAwlnr declared frum the bsuch
that hs believed that Calhoun had guilty
knowledge 90 an attempt - dynamite tho
home ~ James Gallagher. leading witness
Tor the Prosecution IN the bribery ca%es.
and that Gallagher wa- t'-ing kept ont -
the state Nv an agreement
The Judg. admitted that he had no
legal evidence TO hack up ths-. charges
bat he insisted that the moral evidence
WAS convincing ~ no one except tai.
houn would have any ,n,ere-, IN induc-
ing Gallagher to remain awav
ThrAs of Calhoun's lawyers who pro-
tested against these charges. A. A. Moore.
Stanley Moore and J. J. Barrett. were
adjudged in contemp, by Judge IAwIor
and sent to Jail for fiv. days Moore
reviewed second five days sentence
Tor repeated contempt.
Than Calhoun male n speech dslying
the Judges charges and declared he
should deem IL an honor to lie sent to Jail
10y such Judge
Judge IAwlor said nothing and re-
fIisei to take any notice OF CAlhoun's
protest. but when the court room audi
enc. Applaudsi Calhoun. Iawlor left the
bench and rushed toward his chambers
District Attorney Fickert intercepted him
and told him It would bs necessary to
mAks some ruling - 1Awlor returned 10
the bsnch and postponsi the cases until
the attorneys could make ArrRn gemsuts.
The sun., 1910-08-04
POST OFF N HOTEL AFRO.
Touring Gar Carries E,er,thing for lIiV'
Ing but Beds.

GREESwICH. Aug. SC. W. Post LEFT
here to-day after a visit with his son-in .
law and dau ghtsr. Mr.. and Mrs =. B, Close'
Mr. and Mrs. Post. accompanied by I'd.
ward u SielelS of the South Carolina
Legislature, and wife. will tour through
the B.,rkshirss and 70 the White Mountains
in Mr.. Posts touring car. which il littls
short ot hotel ON wheels.
The car weighs 1900 pounds and is
fitted with everything needed on a long
tour but sleeping berths. N carries seven
big trunks and il fitted on The inside with
hot and cold water. a washs'and hampers
for food and a table for dining. few
movements OF the hand turn IL into dining
car or a room where the toilet can be made
The sun., 1910-08-04
LOOKS IKE A BAzTyG CHARGE.
Nldshipunan Acted rs Umpire In . Iowcr
Ctass PIE Eating Contest.

ANHAPoIIs. Aug. 3 Midshipnan Her
bert o. Rotsoh OF Oregon " under re-
strio,ion At the Naval Academy and his
diploma of graduation is being with
held until tho Navy Department acfs
upon alleged misconduct which may
have some ot the elements OF hastn q
about Il. Rotsoh's friends believe that
he will be abls 90 show that he has not
committed tho offence.
The charge Was la oonreotion with
a pie eating contest said 20 have been
held among tho fourth GLASS msn and
presided over by Rotsch. IL II said that
the acts Of thu under class mon wcre
voluntary and that Rotsch merely acted
a. the umpire. However. the contest
was .nush the Same a. usOd 10 be called
hayiuR, and IL was noticsd and reported
by the officer H. charge. Rotsch 10 ono
Of tho four members of the GLASS Of 1910
whose diplomas wsre withheld on account
of a deficisnoy In navi cation. An exanmt-
nation was tAken by the four ON July
n and fnal action has been taken on tho
case of the other three.
The sun., 1910-08-04
FOTR DEaD IN I FIRE.
FamiI, Lose Their Lives In Nest IioboL rn
Tenement House.

Louis Biasetti. his wife and his two
sons. Paul and John. were sufocatsd
and burned to dsath ia their rooms in a
tenement al ?j2 Spring street. West
Hoboken. late Last night. The fire started
in the cellar and climbed To tho seoond
hoor. where the Biasettis lived. before
the family had a chance to escape.
Peter Pslle'ti and his wife who were
the only other occupants of the building
escaped fiom the top foor. where ,hoy
lived. 20 the roof ahd were rescued by
freman