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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
OF So PER SHARE
Declared on Full Paid Stock Of N. Y,
NJ. n. g. n. r. r.

New Haven, May 1s.-At a meeting
of the board of directors of the New
York New Haven & Hartford rail-
road in New York today, Francis T.
Maxwell of Rockville, Conn. and Ed
ward Millingan of Hartford. were
elected to succeed A. s. MAY and A.
z. Clark. A quarterly dividend of
two dollars a share on full paid stock
and $50 a share on part paid stock
was declared
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
NO PROSECUTION FOR
THROWING A SNAKE.
"Zon,a, Queen of .ReptiIes,",is is Accord
insly Freed from Jail.

Waterbury, May 1S.-The man known
as ''Zoma, Queen. of Reptiles" whose
real name is Littlefield, was released
f,cni the New Haven county Jail after
being confined there a week charged
" ith having thrown snake in the face
of a local woman. The case was to
have come before a local justice of the
peace, but Littlefield told the attorney
for the complainant who owned the
snake charmers outfit and suit will be
brought against the owner
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
MILL CONSTRUCTION
STOPS AT HoJYOkE
Over 800 Carpenters on Strike for
Shorter Hours.

Holyuke, Mass, May 1S.-Work on
the construction of several large mills
and other buildings, as well as much
repair work in this city and vicinity
will be suspended Immediately as a re-
suit of the carpenters strike, accord
ing to the announcement made by sew
cral large contractors tonight. At a
meeting of the strikers late today it
was reported that there were over 300
carpenters out in this city and in near
by sections. The main point at issue
Is shorter working hours
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
OBITUARY..
Gustave MahIer.

Vienna, May 1s--Gustavi Mallier. the
composer and conductor. died here to-
day. He has been under the care of
specialists in France for months and
returned to Vienna about week ago
1t was announced yesterday that his
condition was practically hopeless. Mr.
Mapier's ailment was angina pectoris,
which latterly became complicated by
blood poisoning.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
"A STORM COMING
TO COOL US DOWN
Hot Wave Extends from Rocky Noun
tains to Atlantic Coast.

Washington, May 1s-All the way
from the Rocky mountains to the At
lantic coast there stretched today a hot
wave with temperatures almost break
ing records in various cities and caus-
ing many prostrations From out of
the north Pacific, however, relief is
conlirE in the shape of a storm with
considerably cooler weather in it's
wake The heat wave is due to rnoder-
ate in the eastern states Saturday or
Sunday
Washington and Richmond were the
hottest places on the weather map to-
day. Their ofhcial record ran up to
95. Baltimore. Louisville and other
cities. however, were close competi-
tors. The street thermometers IN the
shade here recorded 103. There was
one heat prostration.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
AGAINST FREAK SHOES.
German Manufacturers Take Action on
Multiplicity of Styles.

Berlin. May 18.-Suffering from
multiplicity ofsstyIes. particularly those
of an extreme pattern, representatives
of shoe manufacturers and dealers
throughout Germany in conference
here decided to appoint a committee
authorized to prescribe a limited num-
ber of styles and prohibit freak shapes
The chairman of tie conference was of
the opinion that eight models of shoes
for men and women were adequate.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
Steamship Arrivals,

At Havre: May Is. La Provence,
from New York.
At Southampton: May Is, Majes-
tic, from New York.
At Naples: May Is, Martha Wash
ington, from New York; May 18th,
Koenigin -Luise, from New York.
At Boulogne: May 13, Nieuw Am
sterdam, from New York.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
Two Injured in Auto Accident.

New Brunswick, n. j., May 1S.-Wil-
liam G. McAdoo. builder of the Hud-
son river tunnels, sustained fractures
of two ribs today when a high powered
automobile he was driving turned tur-
tie on the road. between Freehod and
Matawan. Mrs. J. Borden Hartman,
who was iG the car. was also pain
fully injured. Mrs. Hartman and Mr.
McAdoo were brought here by pass
ing automobile.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
UNFIxED SPEED
FOR AUTO TRAVEL
Matter of Determining Safe Speed in
Massachusetts, Left to Juries.

Boston, May 1S.-There is no abso-
Lutte or fixed speed limit at which au-
tomcbile may be operated in Massa
chusetts, according to decision of
the full bench of the supreme court
today. The court decided that if a
jury finds that the rate of speed was
reasonable and proper, having regard
to traffic. use of the way. and safety
of the public. it should find for q de-
fcndant no matter at what rate o1
speed he operated the machina
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
-Four Deaths from Heat.

Chicago, May 18.-Four deaths and
more than score of prostrations re-
suited today from heat. The ther-
mometer showed 80 degrees at four
o'clock, the highest point the mercury
ever has reached this early in the
year. since the establishment of the
weather bureau.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
Tornado Wise. Out. Town.

Omaha. Neb.. May 1s.-The local Of
flee Of the Western Union telegraph
company received report toIis gilt
that Dell Rapids, s. D., had been de-
stroyed by a tornado which struck the,
town this evening. Dell Rapids is a
town ct 1,5eo persons, rs miles north
of Sioux Falls.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Lincoln Resigns Pullman Presidency.
Chicago, May 1s.--At q meeting of
the board of diEecters of the Pullman
company today Robert T. Lincoln pre-
scented his resignation asi president and
was elected chairman Of the board.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Governor Pother Of Rhode Island, to
avoid q deficit in the state treasury,
vetoed forty appropriation bills.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
Treaty .cri4icized in London.

London, May 1S.-The morning news
papers criticized many points in the
draft Of the Anglo-American arbitra-
ton as falling short of what was ex
pecetd. but they welcome it is a great
and valuable step In advance.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
Confederate Veterans in Parade.

Little Rock. Ark, May 18.-While
bands played wartime aids today the
the soldiers of the old south. aIl
proudly wearing roses, marched
through the streets of this city in 4heir
Fist annual parade. Several per sons
were Frustrated by-the heat, but no
case proved fatal
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
Cabled Paragraphs

Rheims, France, May IA mono
plane carrying Lieut. Paul Dupuis
and Pierre Marie Bcurniqne fell from
a height of about ESQ feet today
Dupuis was killed and his companion
critically injured.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Oakland, Cal, May 1s-Henry P.
Dalton, county assessor of Alameda
county, was arrested today on a chargt
of taking bribe to reduce the assess
ment Of the Spring Valley Water CON-
pariy. District Attorney Donahue who
searched him, asserted that $4,000 in
marked bills was taken from Dalton
after his arrest
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

II is Learned That Both Connecticut
senators have promised President Taft
to vote FOR Canadian reciprocity.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
Want Lorimer Investisated Asain.

Springfield. ILL.,, May 1s.-The Illi-.
nois senate today adopted resolution
asking that the United States senate
rsopen the LCrrimer investigation
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Represe ntstive Hobson Introduced a
bill IN the house providing for two ma
tional auto highways.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

An imperial Ukase~W Issued at st.
Petersburg dissolving the Finnish
diet.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Three Bills Were introduced in the
senate amending the Sherman anti
trust law.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

The Funeral Services of Gen. Charles
Hamlin at Bangor, Me-, yesterday af-
ternoon we're of the military order.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

The Annual Convention of the Con-
necticus Laundrymen's association is
to be held in New Britain Saturday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
Condensed Telegrams
The Water in the Connecticut River
is steadily getting lower
Horace Johnson of Middle Haddam
predicts a severe drought

Providence is to Have New seven
story business block on Fulton street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

The Parents Of Mrs. Roberta Garrett
Menges Corwin Hill of New York deny
that she has married for third time.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
Mayor Charged with EabezzIement

: Gary, Ind, May 1S.-Mayor Thomas
l. Knotts was arrested tonight on a
warrant issued by County Clerk Shert-
ridge at Crown Point. charging him
two counts He gave bond of 5000 :.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Woonsocket Permanent Firemen. %
in all, have petitioned for an increase
Of 25 cents day. They now draw SIS
a week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Mrs. James w. Pinchot, mother of
Clifford Pinchot. formerly United States
forester, is leading a movement to in
terest American women in the articles
of adornmont and utility made by In
dians.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

The Bill Permitting the Berkshire
street railway to sell electricity to the
Boston and Maine railroad for the
operation of electric engines through
the Hoosac tunnel was signed by Gov
ernor Foss.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

BY the Provisions Of the VIII of
Ellsworth 3. Cooper who was a farm
er in Hamden, the entire estate Of $780,
900 is left to the Connecticut Humane
society and his relatives, all cousins,
are cut off.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Senator Mcneil States That an at
tempt will be made to secure the pas
sage of bill calling for the election of
county commissioners by the people in
stead of by the legislature, as at pres
npt
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Admiral Rodney MaeLane Lloyd, r.
N, retired, died suddenly at the Royal
Naval Grub at Portsmouth from angina
pectoris.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19
m Hotel at Hartford

The New Dom Hotel at Hartford
Heublein. 1t is understood that it will
be used as an annex to the Young
Women's Christian association
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Serious Delay in Opening Providence
as a port for transatlantic steamship
lines may be experienced unless the
city of Providence takes steps at once
to dredge the bottom to a depth which
will permit the docking of the ocean
steamers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Rev. DR.. e. C. Darsan of Macon, Ga,
succeeded Joshua Levering of BaIti-
more as president of the Southern
Baptist convention.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Accused Of UnprofessionaI Conduct
because he advertised in the news
papers. DR.. George w. Calvin of Bos-
ton has been expelled from the Massa-
chusetts Medical society
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Contracts Agsresatins $1,0tJ,6Jo for
electric generators and electric loco
motives have been placed0 with the
WestingEouse company by the New
York. New Haven and Hartford Rail-
road company.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

For the Killing of Mrs. Nellie Horn
fourteen months ago, after having
lived with her for a year, Harry w. 3.
Simpson of Boston was found guilty of
mansIau ghter.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

The Very Rev. James McGiiI, c. M,
one of the most widely known Roman
Catholic priests in the United States,
died at st. Vincents seminary at Phil
adelphia yesterday
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

The Army Headquarters at Denver
is the only one that will be abolished
under the new order creating the three
grand military divisions in the United
States.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Self Defense is the Plea of Frank
BOYD of Wilmington, VT, who is on
trial on The charge of numbering John
Potter at Boyds sugar camp few
months ago.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Gov. Chase OSBORN of Michigan yes
terday told President Taft that he
could expect the support of Michigan
in the 1912 presidential campaign.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Miss Laura Robinson, IL Year Old
girl, is the best spe1ler in Oklahoma
according to the decision of the judges
in the contest for the spelling cham
pionship OF the state.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-19

Edwin e. Madden, Aged 90, retire1
1unb arman, dropped dead while build
ing the kitchen fire at his home in Old
town, Me, yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
RUSSIA TO ASSURE
SHUSTER'S SAFETY
Cars officials to Protect
American Party.

Ambassador Guild, at st. Petersburg,
cabled the State Department yesterday
that he had been informed by the Rus
| sian foreign Office that the Russian Min
lister at Teheran has been instructed to
provide for the safety of w. Morgan
Shuster and party in leaving Persia.
Further detailed instructions are to be
sent to the Russian Minister at once, it
Is stated. Arrangements will also be
made for facilitating the passage of the
party and their baggage through the
Russian custom-houses.
Mr.. Shuster's party will consist OF his
wife, two young daughters, a nurse, his
secretary and one or two other Ameri-
cans who have been with him in the Of
fee of treasurer general of Persia. They
will proceed overland by stage to Resht,
on the Caspian Sea, thence by boat to
Baku, and thence to Constantinople
through the Caucasus.
The American legation at Teheran has
officially reported the dismissal OF Mr..
Shuster by Persia. He was notified in
writing, It is stated, by theNPersian cabi-
net and the parliamentary commission,
that Persia, in yielding to the Russian
ultimatum, was obliged to dispense with
his services.
Tabriz Persia. Dec 2s.-Ths Russian
occupation of Tabriz was made complete
to-day with the disappearance Of the
members Of the constitutional party and
the cessation Of lighting in the streets.
All business places which have been
closed during the nine-day siege will re-
open tomorrow. The American consul
reported to-day that the flag over the
consulate had been cut down by a Rus
sian SHE'LL but the consulate had suf-
fered no other damage.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
DOZENS OF STALE EGGS
SOLD TO LOCAL GROCERS
Falls Church Dealer, Seeing Many of His Dupes
Lined Up at Police Court, Forfets SIS
Rather Than Stand Trial

Through the activity Of of1cials Of the
District health department William L.
Sherman, of Falls Church, Va, was yes
terday arraigned in Police Court charged
with selling large quantities Of stale eggs
to grocers in this city. Sherman for
feited s25 collateral rather than appear
In court.
Several weeks ago the health depart
ment was notified that Sherman had sold
a grocer forty-two dozen stale eggs with
the guarantee that they were fresh. In
spectors were sent to the grocers
store where they found that practically
all of the forty-two dozen eggs were
either rotten or stale. The yolks Of
many of the eggs were green.
The grocer wrote to Sherman. but no
reply was received. The health depart
ment officials then attempted to trap
Sherman by having grocers request the
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

dealer to bring eggs. Sherman evidently
became suspicious, for he made no re-
sponse.
In the meanwhile the health Depart
ment received complaints from a number
of grocers. Inspectors were sent to the
wholesale merchants district near Gen.
ter Market to keep close watch for
Sherman. Several days ago he appeared
and was arrested and taken to the First
precinct. He was liberated on SIS col
lateral.
Yesterday Sherman appeared at Police
Court with an attorney, but seeing the
long line of grocers and health depart
ment officials who were prepared to
prosecute him, he deemed Il advisable to
forfeit the collateral. But that did not
quite end It. Sherman will be required
To settle withsthe grocers
Health department officials believe
Sherman bought up large supplies OF re-
jected eggs in the wholesale markets and
then sold them to grocers as coming di-
rect from his farm.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
ORLANDO HARTMAN DIES.
Was Brother of e. H. Hartman and
wealthy Realty broker.

New York, Dec. 2s.-orlando Hartman,
who died to-day after an operation for
diabetes at sanatorium on East Thirty
third street, will be buried from the Hotel
Majestic, where the Hartman family has
resided for several years. Orlando Har-
riman was the only brother OF the late
2. H Hartman. and was himself mil
lionaire real estate operator.
Mr. Harmon had suffered from dia-
betes for some months. but recently COM
plications set in that made an operation
imperative. Mrs. Hartman was at her
husbands bedside when he died
He was sixty-eight years old and the
son of the late Rev. Orlando Hartman.
His business ability in the real estate
field is as well known as that of his
more famous brother In railroad circles.
Both Orlando and z. H. Hartman start
ed In the world with little education. save
that given them by their father and both
developed a far-sighted grasp on busI-
ness. Two sisters. Mrs. Charles z. Sim
mons, of New York, and Mrs. Anna Van
Rensselaer,. OF Dallas. Tex, survive the
dead real estate operator.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
EXHIBIT DISPLAYS
MARYLAND'S FRUIT
Apples and Pears Shown at
S. C. C. Hall.

The Maryland Agricultural Experiment
Station has collected from the Maryland
fruit growers a quantity of apples and
pears which are to be used in maintain
ing a permanent exhibit of fruit in the
Southern Commercial Congress Hall The
exhibit is to be changed as frequently
as the depreciation of the fruit neces-
states.
At present the trays contain Stayman
Winesaps, probably the finest apples
known TO commerce, rivaling the famous
Albemarle Pippin; Grimes Golden, as de-
sirable as the names implies, and the
old favorite for many generations, the
brilliant red Winesap. The hrst-named
variety was grown in Hartford County
and the other two by different farmers
in Washington County.
On the shelves are displayed the NAM
moth red-streaked Tompkins' King, the
Twenty-ounce, the Fall Pippin, the
Wolfe River, Deacon Jones, the garnet
colored Arkansas Black, and the we'll
known York Imperial Besides these,
two specimens each OF the Chinese Cham
pion ounce are displayed.
Attention is called to the clean skin,
free from fungous diseases OF worm
punctures, due to careful spraying with
combined fungicidal and insectIcidal
sprays. Inc truit Is simply an example
of what can be accomplished by intelli-
gent care, such as any business man
would exercise in his work. To secure
such careful, businssslike methods in
the growing OF fruit has been one of the
aims OF the Maryland Experiment Sta
tion and the Maryland Agricultural Col
lege, and both institutions stand ready to
aid any man to better the conditions on
his farm.
Maryland IL rapidly forging to the front
as a fruit State, and taking the place
that It's great adaptability 10 fruit grow
ing should give It.
The exhibit Is installed under the d.
rsction OF Prof T. B. Symons. secretary
of the Maryland Agricultural Society
and State entomologist, and E. n. Cory,
assistant entomologist.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
DECLINES BAIL FOR RICE.
Mystery Surrounds judges Act in
Get-rfch-quieiS Case.

New York. Dec. 2s.-Judge Ray in the
United States Circuit Court this after
noon declined to admit TO bail George
Graham Rice, on trial with his asso-
ciates in B. H scheftels & Co, for mis-
use OF the mails. Rice is in. the Tombs,
having been rearrested on an Indictment
found by the grand jury subsequent to
the one on which he was being tried.
Much mystery was made of Rice's arr
rest by the government authorities. Even
Rice himself could not learn the offense
charged against him.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
washIneton aIan Arrested.

Special to he Washington Herald
Cincinnati. Ohio. Dec. 2a--Joseph Tor
rens thirty, OF Washington. d. c.. but
who has been working in this city fot
the past few months. Was arrested to-
night and locked up on chrage OF sus-
picion. An overcoaf. said TO have been
stolen from B. r. Donneily. OF Newport.
Ky. was found on him.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
Lock-ont Not seftled.

Manchester. Dec 2s-The cotton lock-
out conferences. which was held here this
afternoon between the Representatives Of
the striking operatives in the Lancashire
district and the employers. did not come
to- final decision. and the conferences
was adjourned to January 2.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
LIST OF CONVENTIONS.
Chamber of Commerce Active An
Putting Capital to the Front.

OhAmber OF commerce Active IN
PuttinE Capital to the Front.
Eleven conventions are scheduled &c
meet in Washington in the next two
months. according to an announcement
made by the conventions committee OF
the Chamber Of Commerce.
The conventions will reprebent some OF
the country's largest and best known
associations and organizations. Arrange
Inents for caring for the delegates have
been completed.
are the American Forestry Association,
January 10; American Meat Packers As
sociation. January i5-i7; National Board
of Trade. January Is: Federal Ala Good
Roads Convention. January 1911: Grand
Chapter, Royal Arch Masons. February
Is: Great Council o. o. r. NJ, February
1s. and the Butchers convention. Janu-
ary 1913
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
STEAMSHIPS IN COLLISION.
Both vessels DamaEed by Crash 4
River.

Antwerp, Dec. 2s.-The Hamburg
American steamship Bolivia. which was
on her way to Mexico, and the British
steamship Castlemoor collided in the
Scheldt River to-day. Both OF the yes-
sells were damaged.
The Bolivia has been beached and Is
full OF water
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
CAPT. Lux ESCAPES.
French omcer Held for Espionage
Aided from Outside.

Glatz. Germany. Dec. 2s.-Capt. Lux. of
the French army. wing was serving a
six-year term in the 4ortress here for
espionage. escaped early to-day by re-
moving the bars from the window Of his
cell. Friends had smuggled a disguise
into Lux's cell. The prisoner was for
merly director OF the French secret serv-
fee at Belfort. near the Alsaee frontier,
and attempted to get military secrets from
German soldiers.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
WINE POURED INTO GUTTER.
connscated Liquor Is Destroyed by
New York Police.

New York. Dec E.-Mixed drinks worth
about 500 were poured into the sewer at
old police headquarters, 800 Mulberry
street. this afternoon. There were 30oo
gallons of red and white wine. fifteen
demijohns of, whisky and liquors. and
three kegs OF beer. The wine was In
casks and the heads were knocked In
with axes, the demijohns were broken.
and the bungs Of the beer kegs started
from their sockets.
The intoxicants were taken in two raids
by the State excise commission The
liquor conhscated was destroyed a. re-
quired by law.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
Marooned for Three pays.

Syracuse. N. T.. Dec. z.-Augus,
THERE and George Cooper. both Of South
Bay, were rescued to-day after being
marooned on Frenchmans Island. in the
center OF the lake. for three days. The
men had had nothing to eat but muskrat
and were on the verge OF collapse when
taken from the island.