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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13
nananct for Justice KaIeyt

Entirely informal and quite non
partisan was the banquet which the
York County bar last Friday night
gave II Associate Justice George F.
Haley of Bddeford. The new mem
Der of the Supreme Judicial court is
giant physically as we'll as intel
lectuFlly standing six feet. two inch
es, in his stockings
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13
aostal Savings Bank Mt Wateryille.

Postmaster Perham S. Head Of
NateryIle hes been officially notified
If the fact that the Waterville office
1es been selected IS location for 9
postal savings bank The date on
which the system will be established
will be forwarded at an early date
rhe first postal savings bank Mn
Meine WAS established a few months
90 in Rumford This was simply as
II experiment. The Waterville office
will be the second in Maine
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13
A "Friendlv Match

I speak Of a friendly match" not
Mt all forgetting that dictum OF the
old Scot to whom his opponent, break
ing some trivial rule. said, Il suppose
you won't claim that In a friendly
matchg" "Friendly matchr was the
reply. There's no such thing at golfv
london Telegraph.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13
Aged Violin Player Dead.

Asa Getchell. one of the Oldest citi-
zens Of Litchheld, is dead, after
short Illness of pneumonia. Mr.. Get
ehell WAS . years old March y. lie
WIS fond OF music and every night
before retiring would play either on
his violin or clarinet. He had play
ed Il many dances for almost gen
Grafton
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13
POrtIaud's Friday Dinner.

Nearly 10000 pounds of pollock was
landed 1t Commercial wharf, Port
land last Wednesday, when the
Marion Turner Isabel Parsons and
9, \. Brown came into port. The
Marion Turner was the high liner of
the fleet IS she landed $1,000 pounds
Of pollock. The Isabel Parsons land
ed 5000 pounds. while the T. \.
Brown brought in 1000 pounds of pol
lock and 1000 pounds of large cod
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13
Get Steamer by Wireless.

After tie steamship Gnirnrona had
been half an hour out three men
reached the dock. They had tickets
and their baggage was aboard A
wireless message WIS sent out the
big liner was stopped and the men
whose names were not taken. were
sent aboard in a power boat
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13

the members present were presented
Win gouyenirs OF pretty flag pins Mrs
c. q. Totman sent each member a
souvenir postcard from Denver where
Size is spending the winter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13
Much is done In the name OF friend
ship. SO are many Exchange.

When a medicine must be given TO
young children it should be pleasant
to take. Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy is made from loaf sugar, and the
roots used in its preparation give it
a flavor similar to maple syrup, max
ing it pleasant to take. 1t has no
superior for colds. Group and whoop-
ing cough. For sale by G. r. Fogg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13

One of the surprising things in this
world is the number of errors some
persons can condense in single sen
tence.
A woman's idea of a Great Triumph
for her sex is when an old bachelor
gets married
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13

Lame Shoulder is nearly always
due to rheumatism of the muscles
and quickly yields to the free appli-
cation of Chamberlain Liniment. For
sale by G. r.. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13

The hairs of mans head may be
numbered, but in after years there
are lot of the back numbers miss
ing.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13

In cases of rheumatism relief from
pain makes sleep and rest possible.
This may be obtained by applying
Chamberlain Eminent. For sale by
G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13
Over HaIf-Century.

Humphreys Specifies have
been used by the people with
satisfaction for more than 30
years. Medical Book sent free.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13

Considering the way he lives, a
tramp pays pretty high price for
leisure.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13

If kisses were poisonous, only few
girls would live to graduate,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13

The only way some men can attract
attention is by getting queer hair
cut.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13

If you would discover mans sore
spot, keep quiet and let him talk
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13

No. Foa Prics
Pevers. Congestion. Inflammation .... 81
. Worms. Worm Fever. Or Worm j. #aa,e :
. Cole, Crying and Waksfulness Of iafants IS
4 Dlsrrhea. Of Children and Adults ..-..- ID
7 Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis ..=#. 25
= TOothaehe, FaceacLe. Eearslsia -
o Headache. Sick Headache. Vertigo -
10 Dyspepsia. indigestion. week stsmaen -
IA Group. HoarSe Cough, L-aryuglts -
- Salt Hheum. Eruptt9ns Erysipelas p
IS Rheumntiam. or Rheumatic Pans -
10 Fever and Agur Malaria -
~ plies. Blind or BleedIng. E1ternaI. Inierual -
IS Catafrh. IunueAza. "a / Ia He4d -
40 WhoopinE Cough. spa Hag1.e cough -
al Asthma. Oppressed, D.Ii z4It Breathing -
~ Kidney Dsessr. p
rs Nervous Debility. val "eaKaess 60
30 Urinary ineontnence. WetuHg Eed -
- Sore Throat. Quiusy p
IT Grip, NAY Fever and summer Coils Rs
Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt Of price.
HUMPHREYS HOMO MEDICINE %. CorreI
William and Ann Streets. New IDfk
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
No. GA Superb Carving Set

To the housewife who chooses quality and dur
ability rather than lashy appearance this set will
come delightful surprise. 1t consists of three
pieces, a carving knife, fork and an emery sharp.
ener The knife has an eight inch blade, scimitar
shaped with swedged back. The fork has spring
steel guard and the sharpener also has steel guards
on the handle. Knife and fork are made of superior
warranted steel, and all have polished ebonized han
dies. The fact is that no one has any need of any
better carving set than this
1t is sent free to every person who sends So to
apply on subscription to the Journal and 25c addi-
tional 1t can be sold outright, in which case the
price is $l.75.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02

They premiums for they old new
difference whether with the
changed the jolly selected by YOURS belongs to You til
is You not to regard premium an
for the Journal doesn't offer Inducements
token of Appreciation symbol of the Journals So
been made ready and prepared hear just exactly
and faithful description them given below It is write
who runs may read and he
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02

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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-03-28
Publishers Announcement.

Commencing next week, readers
and other patrons Of The Gazette
will be served from this office with
a slight change of program, Mr.. G.
W. Ellis having kindly volunteered
to take command of the paper for a
season, while the senior of this fam
lily journal makes a much longed-for
escape, as announced a few weeks
ago. Nearly two years ago Mr..
Ellis demonstrated his fitness in this
lines we'll that the publisher has no
misgivings in letting George carry
his trouble bundle for while.
The purpose of this notice is to
request our friends to ease up on
rush orders and make little extra
effort to fall in with the managers
ideas of prompt monthly settlement
of all current accounts. which Mr..
Ellis is fully authorized to collect
and receipt for. 1t takes quite lot
of cash to run even a small print
shop. "A word to the WISE" etc.
With the help of an additional
printer and news gatherer and the
volunteer assistance of friends, we
feel that The Gazette family will be
in no hurry to shorten the vacation
of The PUBLISHER.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-03-28

made it impossible to get the exits
open
The law specifically states that
such doors shall open outwardIy
where ever practicable and the fire
department officials unite in saying
that these doors could as easily have
been arranged to open that way as
inwardly.
The law also says that the factory
doors and exits must be left unlocked
during working hours, but the sur
v1vors of the horror unite in assert
ing that it was the rule of the pro-
prietors of the Triangle factory to
have all the doors securely locked.
AS an excuse, they say this was
necessary, as employees would report
for work and then leave without let
ting any one know, only returning to
report off duty.
Inside Fire Escape Useless.
The single inside" fire escape in
the building has been photographed
for use in the grand jury investiga-
ton. 1t is SO narrow that only one
person could descend at a time, and
was of the kind characterized by the
f1remen as utterly useless. So called
fireproof buildings, in which category
the Asch building was, are required
to install fire escapes in the "discre-
ton of the city building department.
The officials never compelled the in
stallation of any on this structure.
While preparations for fixing the
responsibility for the horror went on
apace, the various charitable organi-
cations and civic bodies started out to-
care for the destitute dependents of
the victims and to bury the dead.
Mayor Gaynor headed a subscrip-
ton list TO be distributed through the
Red Cross committee of the charity
organization society The various
newspapers also prepared to raise
funds, as did the Ladies Waist ard
Dress makers union, with which a
number of the dead were affiliated
This latter organization also prepared
to bury the unidentified dead
Of the 142 bodies that had been
taken to the morgue up to noon Sun
day, when it was decided all of the
dead had been recovered, all but fifty
three have been identified All through
the night the old covered Charities
pier had been besieged by persons
whose loved ones were missing, bu.
most of the remaining bodies are SO
terribly charred that identification
seems impossible
Work of Identification.
A heavy rain that began to fall soon
after dark drove the mere curiosity
seekers away, but those who were
honestly seeking relatives or friends
stood in line, although in many in
stances, wet to the skin, until they
were permitted to enter.
ALI of the bodies had been placed IN
pine boxes and where it was possible
the head had been elevated SO tina,
recognition might be facilitated. AS
quickly as Identification was made the
lids We're clamped on the collins and
they We're placed at the rear of the
pier to await transfer by undertakers
to the sorrowinS LoHeS.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-03-28
GIRLS LIFE SAVED BY NAIL
Falls Six Stories but Is Caught by
Spike in Wall.

New York, March 28.-Ida Singer, a
Seventeen-year-old shirtwaist maker
who lies In her home suffering from
lew minor bruises and cuts, has per.
haps the strangest story to tell of any
OF the hundreds who escaped death in
the washington Place fire horror. She
was found by the firemen hanging halt
conscious to spike in the rear wall OF
the building opposite the third floor
landing. She had fallen from the fire
escape at the ninth floor, but the
pointed spike caught in her clothing
and saved her life.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-03-28

BUILDING WAS A EIRETRAP

Inside Fire Escape Was Absolutely
Useless and Doors Opened Inwards,
In Violation of Law-Many of the
One Hundred and Forty-two Victims
Are Disfigured Beyond Recognition
New York, March 2S.-Facing the
fact that there are not less than $50
loft buildings in Manhattan alone
which are veritable firetraps and that
horror exceeding that of Saturday
afternoon, which cost 142 lives when
the plant of the Triangle Waist com
pany was destroyed, Is possible at any
time, immediate plans to remedy this
situation were set on foot.
At the same time the district at
torney's and coroner's offices started
an inquiry to place the blame for Sat.
urday's holocaust.
1t is certain that the fault was not
alone negligence of individuals, but
laxity in the laws and that it will be
necessary to appeal to the legislature
for action.
District Attorney Whitman said he
intended to have the grand jury make
a sweeping investigation, which will
be entirely Independent of that of the
coroner. He intends that the blame
shall be squarely placed and if Grim.
inal negligence is proved the persons
responsible will be punished. He has
assigned Assistant District Attorneys
Bostwick, Manley and Rubin to con.
duct the various sections of the in
quiry.
He intimated he is also in posses
sion of information that indicated the
inspection of the Office and factory
buildings of the city have been Grim
inally lax.
Doors Opened Inwards.
Whitman's inspection of the build.
ing has shown criminal negligence on
somebody's part. The big doors lead
ing to the stairways were reinforced
with iron and opened inwards, SO that
those who tried to open them were
penned against them Chief Croker
and Deputy Chief Binns reported te
the district attorney that they found
charred bodies piled in front of the
doors on the ninth floor, showing that
dozens of girls had rushed straight
for the doors, but the first corners
failed to get the doors back and i'm
mediately the pressure from behind
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-03-28

Vail-George v. Mantel, supervisor.
| Joseph Johanneck, Wabasso, clerk.
Henry Meyer, treasurer.
| Alfred Egle, assessor.
| Vesta-Ches Boushek, supervisor.
D. C. Mock, Vesta clerk
Carl Gladitsch, treasurer.
Martin Dahl, assessor.
Waterbury Albert Degner, supervisor.
John Arends, clerk.
Henry Krenzel treasurer.
VIM Raveng assessor.
Lamberton Village-G. A. Koenig, mayor
H. G. Asmus, A. Spalding, Chas. Newdall
trustees
A. j. Praxel, recorder
Geo. R. Kluegel, treasurer
License "a, no-license 45
Morgan Village-F. w. Fixsen, mayor
Chris Drexler, J. w. Conrad and Casper Green
councilmen
j. Hartwick, recorder
j. c. jackson, treasurer
North Redwood Village-Thos. Hoskens, mayor
A. H. Page, P. R. Farrell, S. J. Sampson
trustees
J. M. Hardy, recorder
B. H. Kuenzli, treasurer
Sanborn Village. H. Posi- mayor
j. A. Yaeger. John Hagoman, H. Schwerdt-
feger, council
A. III. DORM recorder
A. Schellenberger, treasurer
A. F. Grohne, assessor
Revere Village. B. Sawyer, mayor
Fred. Heiman, H. c. Flick, J. A. Brudeli, council
Peer Storeygard, recorder
Louis Flick, treasurer
Martin Wentz, assessor
Seaforth Village-A w. Milbradt, president
w. R. johnson, o. A. Katzenberger, Nick
SchmtZ. council
F. ]. Hassenstab, treasurer
w. A. Hauck recorder
Walnut Grove-E. C. Nelson, president
F. w. Damp, o. B. Flesche, John G. Weeks
trustees
o. B. Dahlgren, recorder
Chas. Herder, treasurer
Wabasso Village-A. j. Weldon, president
John Zereu, M Schueller, H. j. Kuske, trustees.
Paul o. Callaghan treasurer.
James Groebner, recorder.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-03-28
Injuries May Be Fatal.

Baton Rouge, La, March 2S.-Will-
lam M. Purvis, the young Chicago
aviator who was injured here several
weeks ago in making trial flight in
a Gates biplane, will probably succumb
to his injuries, according to the at
tending physicians.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-03-28
A littla Mixed.

The school superintendent Of Wash
ington says that the brightest wrong
answer ever given given by school
child in Washington was this:
Algebra was the wife of Euclid
and the mother of Geometry."-Wash
ington Star.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-03-28
CARGO OF SCOTCH BRIDES
Lassies Met at New York Docks by
Future Husbands.

New York, March 2S.-The steam
ship Caledonia brought over cargo
of brides from Scotland. Twenty af-
famed young women marched down
the gangplank and each was met by
her prospective husband, all of whom
are Scotchmen, who had come to this
country at various times to better
their fortunes, and, succeeding, had
sent for their bonnie lassies.''
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-03-28
CANAL READY IN TWO YEARS

Small Vessels Will Be Passing Through
in 1918.
Washington, March 2S.-Small YES.
sells will be using the Panama canal
in January, 1913, according to mem.
bers of a congressional party who
have arrived here from the isthmus.
The canal will ultimately accommo-
date ships 1000 feet long, but this
will not be until it is completed.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-03-28
Township and Village
Elections

Brookville-W. H. Schultz, Hugh McPhee, Sup.
Robt. Nilsson, clerk
Andrew Hanson, treasurer
Rudolph G. Jensen, assessor.
Charlestown-Jo Scharman, supervisor.
Chas. Goehring, clerk. Sanborn. =
Geo. A. FLAG. treasurer, Sanborn.
John Lindquist, assessor.
Delhi Township Henry Amberg, Sup.
Neil Mckay, Clerk, Delhi P. o.
isaac Leslie, treasurer.
j. B. Whittet, assessor.
Gales-A. P West, supervisor.
A. M. Grunden, clerk.
Peter G. Olson, treasurer
j. Harry Wilson, justice of the peace.
Granite Rock Christian Hanson supervisor
Harry Jefferson, Lucan, clerk.
Nels Hoag, treasurer.
Joseph Wagner, assessor.
Honner-Chas. Fleischer and Mike Mike Ander
son, supervisors
C. w. Mann, assessor
Anton Page, clerk
II. w. Shoemaker. treasurer
Observation-Disclosures Stark, supervisor
Il, A. Telefsen, Walnut Grove, clerk
II. L. Schmesing, treasurer.
Fred Wagner, assessor.
Kintire- Andrew Anderson, supervisor
Daniel Mckay, clerk, Beview
F. Peterson, treasurer
VIM. Mack, assessor
Lamberton Township-D F. Riordan, supervisor
Henry S. Krinke, clerk.
0. F. Borchardt, Lamberton treasurer.
Gugust o. Kaseier, assessor.
F. M. zaske, Morgan, clerk.
H. d. Fixsen, treasurer.
John Zaske, assessor
New Avon-A. Datwyler, supervisor
j. S. Towle, clerk
John Wolverton, assessor
Joseph Salfer, treasurer
North Hero-W. ]. Harnack, supervisor
Fred. Sixbury, clerk
Christ Horning, treasurer
B. A. Small, assessor
Paxton-D. A. Dennistour. supervisor.
A. D. Smith, R. Falls, clerk
C. T. March, treasurer
E. E. Wetmore, assessor.
Redwood Falls Township Ed Dunleavy, sup.
d. M. Tiffany, clerk
John Clark, assessor
John Colville treasurer
Sherman-Nick Schouveiler, supervisor.
]. E. Poncin, Morgan. clerk
August F. Freitag, trearurer
H. G. Fixsen, assessor.
Sheridan Chas. H. Davis, supervisor
Jas. c. Johnson, clerk. Seaforth.
Nick Bernardy, treasurer.
Paul Froelich, assessor
Sundown-C. W. Schultz, supervisor
Martin Bredvold, clerk, Springfield
Christ Vane. treasurer
Ole G. Oleson, assessor
Swedes Forest-K Monson, supervisor
c. Knutson, Belview. clerk
N. w. Eide, treasurer.
c. o. Gimmestad, assessor.
Three Lakes Joseph Duscher, supervisor.
H. N Reding, Morgan, clerk.
Thos. Stefi, treasurer
Underwood-A P. Falk, clerk, Vesta
j. G. Christopherson. treasurer
Peter Scott. assessor
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-03-28

Banker & Dennistoun's new meat
cutter from st. Paul. who wears the
rather familiar name Of Lobdell,
advertised his house last Saturday
with a window display that was de-
cidediy artistic.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-03-28
ART DEALERS FINED $40, 900
New Workers Admit Trying to Defraud
on UndervaIuatIons.

New York, March 28.-Louis J. Du-
veen and Joseph Duveen, members of
the art importing Arm of Duveen Bros,
pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy
to defraud the federal government by
making undervaluations Of imports of
art objects.
Judge Martin of the United States
circuit court fined the importers $780,
900 each. the maximum fine. which was
paid.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-03-28

Over at the Mercer street police sta
ton the police have half a hundred
Women's hats and furs as well as
other articles of wearing apparel and
yaluables arranged around the floor of
the reserve squad room. These be-
1onged to the dead and were being
held for the relatives to identify and
claim. There are also in the captains
safe a number of pay envelopes and
Pieces of jewelry picked up in the
sf1eet after the victims jumped.
There are fourteen injured victims
OF the fire still In ST. Vincent, the New
York and Bellevue hospitals. OF these
at was said five at least are SO terribly
hurt that they cannot recover
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-03-28
Later On.

Later On.
isn't Miss Jones pretty grip
She will be later on. She's her
aunt's heiress. "-Lippincotts
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-22
ADDITIONAL PREMIUMS ''3eFSE
COBB COUNTY FAIR

For the best individual EXHIBIT OF
corn and cotton, and other farm
products, One number 5 Planet Jr.,
Cultivator, with a set of sweeps
given by S. l.. Allen & Company, Of
Philadelphia, Pa. Value of same
$14.00.
For the second best individual ex
hibit, One two horse turning pillow
given by Benson Brothers & Co.
Marietta Ga.
For the third best exhibit One
$500 rocker, given by the Brumby
Chair Co.
For the largest hog, any kind
One $500 parlor table, given by the
Marietta Chair Co.
II any one who does not want tc
make an exhibit has any thing fine
that they would like to have shown
will drop me a card | will come and
get it and pay them a fair price.
Every one lend a helping hand
and let us make this one of the best
County Fairs that has ever beer
held in this county. We will guar.
antee to show you something that
you never saw before and perhaps
never will again. Its an opportuni
of your life. II
j. M. COGBURN.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-22
"RED FOX OF TENNESSEE"
Colonel w. - Ledaerwood, Foe of Re-
publieans. Ia Dead.


Colonel w. L. Ledgerwood. one of
the picturesque political figures Of
Tennessee, died recently. Colonel
Ledgerwood was known as 'the Red
Cloud Of Reconstruction and "the
Tennessee Red Fox" His activity as
a Democrat In strong Republican
district gave rise to these appellations,
coupled with his long flowing red locks
and beard. which made him a conspic-
uous figure In the councils Of Tennes-
see Democrats.
Ten years ago his son was a candi-
date for magistrate, and he had learn
ed that the officers Of election, mostly
Republicans, had determined to count
him out The father on learning this
accompanied his son to the polling
place, where each, armed with a dou-
BILE barreled shotgun, compelled a fair
count Young Ledgerwood was elect
ed.
Colonel Ledgerwood had been nu-
merous times a candidate for congress
and other offices, but the overwhelm-
ing Republican vote always given In
this section kept him out Of public
life, except within his own party. He
was once presidential elector from
Tennessee,
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-22
RODE ON AN AVALANCHE.
Engineer and Son Slide 1000 Feet
Down Mountain Side.

Down Mountain Side.
W. L. Brown of San Bernardino,
Cal, q civil engineer, rode for 1000
feet down the side Of Mount Grayback
on all avalanche Of ice and snow and
is alive to tell of his experience. He
was accompanied on the wild ride by
his thirteen-year-old son, Lawrence.
While far up on the slope Of the big
peak young Brown started a bowlder
rolling down the mountain. 1t crashed
into rocks and logs on the slope with
such force that it Jared from its place
a huge ice pack. The snow gave way,
and Brown and his son found that
they were on the crust that was slip
ping down the mountain side.
Brown was seated on the snow eat
ing an orange when the avalanche
started, and his son was thrown from
his feet as the slide gathered in speed
and tore over the rocks to the bottom
of the ridge far below. They escaped
death only for the reason that they
were near the top Of the avalanche.
The bottom as it struck the saddle be-
tween Grayback and Mount San Ber-
nardino broke up.
They would have been crushed to
death or buried alive had they been at
the bottom of the pack. The ice and
snow were about eight feet deep.