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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
Play Youngstown

The Bellaire Athletic team has ar.
ranged series OF two games with the
Youngstown team of the Ohio and
PENNSYLVANIA league. which finished
second in the race for the pennant this
wear. The games will be played sat
urday and SUNDAY afternoons on the
home grounds. and II will he the first
time Bellaire will go against a pro
fcsSiOnal team
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
Auxiliary Meetino.

Division No. loj. Ladies Auxiliary
o' Tho brotherhood Of Locomotiv In
eir""rs. VIII hold regular meeting
10 ii"inlelnS hall Bridgeport. az 2:3u
D m today Plans will be made for
the iaIl and winter work. and there
vii be- other important business All
members are requested 10 he IN az
tendance
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
Contracts Awarded.

tn" BOARD Of Control has awarded
the Contracf for the South Belmont
street and EdGehill addition water
lines. W ! MCClain was awarded the
coutraC' FOR constructing the lines.
the I : cast Iron Pipe and Foundry
company. OF Pittsburg. the pipe and
hitting. and the Portsmouth Shot
Works the land
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
Will Resume To-day.

Mills 2 and ? will resume this
morning at $ O'Clock at the sheet mill
Numbers I and resumed last even.
ing az O'Clock. While no state
ment Is given out as to when Mills
and q will resume. - is thought they
viii get on the latter part OF the
week
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
Miner Injured.

Paul Koch, n miner AT the Troll
mine al Maynard. was caught be
tween Il car and rib and severely in
jured Yesterday. IL was his first day
at the mine. and he had been AZ work
bui a few hours. Dr. haywood For
sythe attended him and removed him
To his home II is feared that the
man is injured internally.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
M MECHEN
Camp Meeting Services.

Nrh thc services to.dat. The camp
u'"unc which has been 300 progress
for The last Two We.bs. VIII be- brought
-n O. close The meetings have attract
'd good deal Of attention and have
been we'll attended 4 number 90; con
versions have been made and Rev
-'aftuck OBJ" minister in charge. -
Nrhlv satisfied With Tho Worh Thar
la- been accomplished
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13

coNn 'he street rap.oly ard - 49,
m possible Tor tas criver 70 stop he
horse Fortunately The CHILD I'D nor
80 IN front % be horse. but 49, hlt
IN the eide o. The head ~ one 90 80
Wheels Dr uiven Nas called and
fO4nd The inlnrles 10 b. slichf
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
Balloon Ascension

One Of the attractions for home-com
Ing week will be a daily balloon ascan.
sion and thrilling parachute jump The
executive committee has signed a con
tract win "a man well known In the
profession. \ performer who works
with electric light on high wire has
been secured As another frooe a'trac.
ion o'her features ae being added
daily.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
GRAFTON PREsBYTERY
ADJOURNS TO CAPITAL

~Dtria. fIs.atc. q 80 Intc.liEenrcr
CLARKSBURG. W. Va. Sept IL
The scmiannual meeting OF the Graf
ton Prcsbytery adjourned here This Of
tornoon 70 meet az Charleston when
tho West Virginia Presbyterian synod
meets in that CITY October IL
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
Officers Elected.

The South Rellaire VI = Sunday
school has elected now officers. as
follows Superintendent. charles As.
Kew. assistant superintendent. Chas
NoEht. secretary. Frank Coen: assist
an. Paul Terrell: treasurer. Cly de
Fry. librarian. clyde Bass
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
CHAINED MAN
STUNG TO DEATH

BlLONl. Miss. Sept. IL
Dead from thousands OF stings
of mosquitoes and other in
sects. the body of William Hol
ley. chained 10 stake, was
discovered in marsh near
here TO-DAY by hunters. Mys-
terry surrounds the murder
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
Delayed Traffic.

horse driven by farmer fell
last evening on South Sixth street.
and for more than half an hour held
u street car by refusing to get up.
Finally. after much persuasion. he
got out OF the way and allowed the
irate motorman 20 proceed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
Maids and Matrops

The Maids and Matrons will hold
their first meeting OF the season to
morrow evening AZ the home az Mrs.
X. X. Kerr. on fenth street. No pro
gram has been arranged. bur arrange
ments are 10 be made for future
meetings.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
Funeral Tomorrow

Funeral services over the remains
Of Mrs. Mary Miller. whose death oc-
CURED while visiting in Philadelphia.
will take place tomorrow afternoon.
The body Will arrive from Philadel.
phia to-day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
Funeral This Aftcrnnnn

Tn" funeral Of Geneva. the one and
onc.half year old daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Casse Bush. of Steubcnville. will
take place tomorrow afternoon The
mother and the child were visiting in
town al the time Of the death. In
terLnent Will be undo ~ RivervieW.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
Thomas J. Biack~ooo.

Thomas J Rlackwood. a prominent
farmer. who resides near Rarnesville.
died a. the home OF Or. J. n Meek
on Gravel hin Monday night. OF acute
Indigestion. lie had been visiting al
-. Clairsyille. whore he was taken III
and came 10 the home of Dr. Meek. a
relative The body was taken TO his
home near GAINESVILLE yesterday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
HUSBAND ExONERATEO
OF SHOOTING OF WIFE

NEW YORK sept f. without
leaving their seats. d coroner's jury
this afternoon eXonerated Edward =.
Hart Of any connection with The death
OF his wife. the former actress. Annie
Hart. who was found shot in ths
kitchen az her home here last Thurs.
day
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13

Charles Do~u"y and 90. family o.
N'V rom Leas.rc viii leave The latter
part of fhe w"ek for Nlddi'foUu. q. D..
where fuot viii bake their homes
Tie mother OF Mr.. poVucy. who viii
acromparf tHoW. has lived 100 fl.
Sam" house con- First street 'or iuy
Gears.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
Syrian Injured.

\ Syrian by the name al Zeuzewk
had his left ankle crushed by a heavy
iron Girder falling on II al the bridge
works yesterday Although he was
unable 10 walk. the injury was found
10 DO slight by Dr. Diven. who at
tended him
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
1000 BOYS STRIKE
FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAY

LONDON. sept - Two thousand
London school boys struck feb day for
another weekly hair holiday and the
abolition ~ corpora punishment
Many schools are already tied up and
ih" movement i- spread.nr.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
MAYOR ACCUSED
OF SAFE ROssfNG

HtNln1l Ninr. Sept g.. Tho
case of lr 10 q Dumas. MAYOR ~
'.ss Lake. held in stn.0uu bonds on
Charges Of safe robh.nr and burning
buildings for the Insurance. was IN.
dlt placed before e EoltramI county
-rnrd jury
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13

Tho i- months old child OF ST. and
Mr. Chester Gooduogri aad 90 narrow
'-crp' from bDirl FI"d uu Wrst
Washington street yesf"rd1, The
child vac sitting On The curb. when
" -uIdrr', started across me street
ti'iI butcher WAGON was coming
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
MAINE RAILROAD
SHOWS BIG DEFICIT.

BOSTON. Sept. IA deficit 90
l."U2 .9S3 Tor the year ended June 80
last. as compared with n surplus NJ
s7>3.2GO for The fiscal year OF 1910. -
shown in the annual report OF ihs
Boston and Maine Railroad Compaut,
made public today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
Visiting Parents

Leo Jarvis. former well known
Martins Ferry boy. : here with his
bride. visiting his parents on Eas,
Hanover street. Mr. Jarvis Is the
manager Of large grocery store at
sydney. y.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
After Inmate.

lnhrmary Director G. r. Giffen was
In town Yesterday on his way 10 Mar
tins Ferry. where he went 10 get
William White. OF that place. who
escaped from the innrmary. White
will be taken back
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
Lorains to Play Elm Grove.

The strong Elm Grove team will be
played by the Lorains Saturday at
Elm Grove The Lorains are playing
the game OF their lives right now. and
expect 10 be easy winners.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13

Nr and Mrs Fred Lydccker and
baby. ~ Las Cascades. Panama. ar.
rived here yesterday for a yisi, with
relatives in This city and vicinity
Nr Lydccker holds a government pos
ton DO 'he canal zone
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
ladies' AID Socintu-

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the First
VI. +. church will meet this after
noon al the church To sew The cleo
ton OF officers will also take place.
and a good attendance Is desired
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13
Socialists 20 Meet.

There will be a meeting OF the So
cialist Club Sunday in the Shreve
iervey building Matters of import
ance will be brought up. among
which are the big rally which will
take place October 18th.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13

court yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Ku-
backe were found guilty and paid the
costs. which amounted 10 $3.50
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13

We are more apt 10 regret tho
things We haven't done than those va
have.
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MOTHERS
FRIEND

ff''HlO a. LsIoE ~. 49,. y.
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DR.. Lyons
Tooth Powder

Used by people Of refine
ment in every part Of the
world where the use Of the
toothbrush is known, 70,
Almost Half a Century.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-13

Miss Era Kashncr. of Shadys.de.
has returned from a visit with friends
az St'ubcuvi.i-
Howard McGrcgor. an instructor in
The Republican journal., 1911-08-24
TRANSFERS IN REAL ESTATE.

The following transfers in real estate were
recorded in Waldo County Registry of Deeds
for the week ending August 81 1911.
John P. Sprague Auburn, to Susie w. Morse
do; land in Northport
Leon M. Avery, Exeter, to Abbie L. Clark
Belfast; land and buildings in East Belfast.
Susie W. Morse, Auburn, to Eugene R. Con-
nor Belfast; land and buildings in Northport.
W. L. West, Belfs st, to Nellie M. Buzzell,
Searsport; land and buildings in Belfast.
Hattie M. Piper, Belfast. to Fred L. Howard,
do; land and buildings in Belfast.
Louisa A. Wood, Troy, to Maude E. Barker,
Plymouth; land in Troy.
Percy E. Severance, Newburg, to John Wat
son, Eddington; land and buildings in North
port.
James McGregor, Newburg, to Percy E.
Severance, do; land and buildings in Newburg.
Collins E. York, Troy, to Earl M. Titon,
Thorndke; land and buildings in Troy
Willard Brown, Belfast, to Arthur Stantial,
do; land and buildings in Belfast.
The Republican journal., 1911-08-24
LIEUT.. WHITTIER MURDERED.

A Native of Searsport and an Officer on
the Revenue Cutter Androscoggin.
Boston, August 20. Attacked by thugs
while passing through the North End of Bos-
ton to his vessel last night, Lieut. William A.
Whittier of Portland, Me-, executive officer of
the U. S. revenue cutter Androscoggin sta
toned at that port, but now in Boston harbor,
died at the Relief station as a result of his in
juries late today.
ship and two other friends, were returning
from the theater, and while passing through
North street were set upon without warning
they claim, and without provocaton. All four
of the men were knocked unconscious and
beaten as they lay on the sidewalk 1t was
hardly II O'Clock and crowd collected i'm
mediately, but the assailants escaped.
Lieut. Whittier did not recover conscious
ness and was taken to the Relief Station in
Haymarket square, where he was operated
upon early today and a blood clot remov ed
from his brain. He did not revive and died at
4.3O p. m.
A widow and one child survive him.
Lieut.. Whittier was 80 years of age and was
appointed to the revenue cutter service from
Maine. his home being in Searsport
Captain Barthal of the Androscoggin was
notified of his executive officers condition and
the young mans father was summoned from
his home in North Berwick, Me- The latter
arrived before his son died but the latter did
not recover consciousness after entering the
hospital
The Republican journal., 1911-08-24
WALDO COUNTY POMONA GRANGE

Waldo County Pomona Grange met August
10th with Sheepscott Lake Grange, Palermo
The officers present were master, overseer,
treasurer, A. and L. A. stewards, Ceres and Po-
mona. The pro TEN officers were Edward
Evans, lecturer; B. F. Foster, secretary; Bro.
Trask, gate keeper. After the opening exer-
cises a class of 16 was instructed in the fifth
degree in full form. very fine address of
welcome was given by O. B. Keen; and the re-
Spouse was by Mrs. ]. C. Carey. Remarks by
Edward Evans followed. The noon recess was
then taken and the visitors were well cared
for in the dining room by the host grange.
The topic, Which requires the more brains
to earn dollar or save it?" was opened by B.
F. Foster, followed by Brothers Howes, Will
and Evans. The program by host grange was
follows: singing, America recitation. w. H.
Young; song, o. B. Keen; monologue, Gladys
Tibbetts. A vote of thanks was given the
host grange for courteses.
The next meeting of the Pomona will be
September 9Th, with Sunlight Grange, Knox
Station. Program: opening exercises; report
of oranges; comforting fifth degree; appoint
ment of committee noon recess; music address
of welcome by Ellen Shibles; response by Ad-
die Higgins; topic for discussion, Why should
the grange favor direct primary law? to be
opened by Edward Evans and G. G. Abbott;
remainder of program by host grange.
The Republican journal., 1911-08-24
Family Reunions.

HUTCHINSON. The Hutchinson family re.
union will be held September 1st at the ole
Hutchinson farm in Greenfield.
GAY. The reunion of the Gay family will be
held August oath, at Frederick Richie Grange
hall, Waldo. All relatives are invited to at.
tend the meeting.
NICKERsoN. The sixth annual reunion OF
the Nickerson family will be held at Maple
Grove Thursday, August "a 1911. All are
cordially invited.-A. T. Nickerson, Secretary
FoGG. The Fogg family of America will
hold its 10th annual reunion Friday, Sept 1st
at the Falmouth Hotel, Portland Every Fogg
by birth, marriage, or otherwise, will be well
coined.
WENTWORTH. The Wentworth family will
meet at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Atherton in Hope Wednesday, Sept 18th. If
stormy, the first far day.
MIXER The annual reunion of the descend
ants of George and Mary Mixer, will be held
Friday, September 1st at Silver Harvest
Grange hall, Waldo.
HERRICK. The annual reunion of the Her.
rick family will be held Labor Day, September
4th, at the home of Leslie F. Miller, Belmont
avenue, Belfast. Please bring dishes and silver
SHIBLEs. The reunion of the David Shibles
descendants will be held at Knox Station in
Sunlight Grange hall, August Goth. All rea-
tives are. cordially invited to attend. Picnic
dinner with baked beans and coffee to be fur
nished by relatives living near.
GROSS AND JACKSON. The Cross and Jack
son reunion will be held Thursday. Sept 7th,
at the Grange hall, Morrill,. If stormy, next
fair day. Picnic dinner. All connected are
cordially invited.
The Republican journal., 1911-08-24
The Waterville Fair.

The Central Maine Fair will be held at Wa
terville next week, August 10Th to September
LIST, inclusive, and from present indications it
will be larger than ever before. Already en-
tries in cattle far exceed those of any previous
years and last year there were over five hun
dred head on the grounds. Other entries are
equally as large.
There will be great racing, with four races
each day. Weather permitting, they will have
at least two areoplane fights daily, George
Schmidt, reliable aviator, being there with
his biplane.
A large added attraction is the Hutton & Co.
Racing and Hippodrome Outfit. These people
Der of men and horses, and vary their attrac.
tions daily.
Thursday will be Governors Day, and Gov.
ernor Plaisted, his staff and executive council
will attend.
1t is also expected that President Taft will
honor the fair by his presence on one of the
days.
The Republican journal., 1911-08-24
THE CLEMENTS FAMILY REUNION

The 18th annual reunion of the Clements
was held in Morning Light Grange hall, Mon
roe, August II, 1911. The forenoon was passed
in the accustomed manner, by meeting and
greeting the members as they arrived and re-
newing the relationship of other years, as it
were. After a bountiful dinner in the lower
hall the reunion was formally convened with
the president, Charles C. Clements of Winter
port, in the chair, and opened with singing
america" by choir, led by C. H. Libby, with
Ethel Chase presiding at the piano. Inspiring
and heartfelt prayer was offered by Andrew
H. Clements, chaplain, and the records of the
previous reunion were read by the secretary
and approved.
This being the time for election the follow
ing officers were elected for the regular term
Of two years: President, Roscoe L. Clements;
vice president, Frank Clements; secretary,
Annie B. Clements; treasurer, Howard
Clements; chaplain, Andrew H. Clements; his
torian, Lydia Clements; entertainment COM
mittee, Edna C. Harquail Chas. c. Clements,
Lora Chase, Maria Clark, Evie Twombly and
day was then opened with song by the
choir, followed by most excellent address
of welcome by Mrs. Lora Chase, which
was worth going miles to hear. 1t was
responded to in a pleasing manner by An
ME A. Clements of Knox. Then followed a
recitation by Lucille English; music, violin and
piano, Mr.. and Mrs Harold Clements; recita-
H. J 7 IL, 7 II
lizzie Drew; defamation, Frank P. Clements;
solo, Ethel Chase; defamation, Sherman Eng
lish; recitation in concert by Norris and Doris
Clements; music, violin and piano, G. H. Glenn
ents and Harold Clements; remarks by William
Clements, Annie Richie, Carrie Croxford
EVE Twombly, Edith Libby, Maria Clark, Hat
tie Clements, Clara Clements, Frank Wing, E.
G. Clements, Jefferson Nealey, Frank Glenn
ents, G. H. Clements, Horace Croxford, Alice
Godsoe, Nettie Knowles, Della Wing Annie A.
Clements, Anna White, Lydia Nealey, Lydia
Clements, Lillian English, c. H. Libby, C. C.
Clements Andrew H. Clements and Lora
Chase.
Charles C. Clements of Winterport was ap-
pointed chairman of a committee on genealogy
The reunion was then formally closed by sing
ing, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again."
and benediction by the chaplain.
There were So members present and several
visitors. The places represented were Dor
chester, Mass, Newburg, Dixmont, Knox,
Swanville, Hampden, Winterport and Monroe.
The next reunion will be at Northern Light
Grange hall, Whites Corner, August, 1872
A. B. C.
The Republican journal., 1911-08-24
CENTER MONTVILLE.

| Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Banton of Howard K.
l., are visiting their uncle, Mr. William Lowell.
49,. Mrs. Colburn and daughter of Kansas are
visiting Misses Fanny and Julia Frye .. Mr..
and Mrs. Weldon A. Poland have announced the
marriage of their daughter, Rena Bennett, to
Mr.. Ralph Eugene Nourse, August 10Th, lat Mid
dleboro, Mass. Miss Belle Lowell and Mr.
Rufus Lowell attended the South Montville
High School reunion August 18th 49,. The
funeral services of MIR. Charles Allen were
held at his home Sunday afternoon. Mr. VOL
ney Thompson had charge of arrangements
The services were conducted by Mr. H. NJ.
Howard. The floral tributes were beautiful
and abundant. The death of Mr. Allen caused
wide spread feeling of sorrow and great
sympathy is felt for his invalid wife and
the son and daughter. Mr.. Dudley Poland
and family expected the coming week to
visit his mother. His home is in Calgary, Can
ada. :. Mrs. Abbie NJ Watts and A. d. Watts
of Watervile and Harry Watts of Hallowel
were recent guests o. W. J. Thompson and
Miss Eta Thompson. =. Miss G. A. Varney is
in Northport with Mrs. +. b. Ramsay for a
"a
Poland of Middleboro, Mass recently received
cards announcing the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Miss Rena B., to Mr.. Ralph Eugene
Nourse. Mr.. and Mrs. Nourse are now in
town visiting relatives and friends . Myra
Drummond of Portland, who has been a guest
of Mrs. Eliza F. Bean, is now ii Thorndike at
Roscoe kelley's Charles O'Donnell return
ed to Hudson, Mass, Saturday after visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. James Burkill. :. Mrs. Hortense
Thompson of Knox is visiting her sister Mrs
Eliza F. Bean Mrs. Alice Brown of Warren
and Merrill Cushman of Searsmont were at +.
A. Cushman's Sunday Allen MACPHERSON
and Miss Hazel Luce of Belfast were at f. A.
Luce's Sunday. F. A. Luce and son Ronald
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B. Luce in
Belfast part of last week :. Mrs Lucy Ness
recently visited friends in Searsmont. . Miss
Mary Fowler of Unity was the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. c. E. Howard part of last week
The Republican journal., 1911-08-24
WEST WINTERPORT.

second dance will be given by the Gun.
bingham Orchestra of Monroe on Friday even
ing, August 25th Ice cream and cake will be
served. The former dance was largely attend
ed. Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Clements gave &
free dant to their friends and acquaintance
Tuesday evening, August 22nd "A large
party from this place attended the entertain.
ment at Riverside Park, Bangor, last Saturday
evening Mr.. Ellis Andrews is moving his
family to the Chas. Emerson farm, where they
will be employed during the winter. Mr.
and Mrs. Wade Bracket of Bangor, Miss Viols
McMann and Miss Bertha Bennett of Lynn
Mass, and Miss Emmie Thompson of Win.
thro2 are guests of Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Glenn
ents Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. Lord of Frankfort
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Dyer last
Sunday.
The Republican journal., 1911-08-24
REAssURING THE PROFESSOR.

A professor of Yale University, who
was one of a party which undertook to
penetrate the depths of Nevada mine,
for scientific purposes, relates startling
incident in connection herewith
During the professors ascent in the
ordinary manner, by means of bucket,
and with miner as fellow-passenger,
the scientist perceived symptoms of a
weak place in the rope.
''Do you often change your ropes, my
good MANI" he asked, when about half
way from the bottom of the abyss.
'We change 'em every three months, "
was the reassuring reply of the man in
the bucket, land we change this one to-
morrow, if we get up safe to-day"