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Evening journal., 1912-12-20
lCar0HrC GIFT
9ULUNS UEI
EARLY VISIT
FROM SANTA
Bailiff and Clerk Distribute
Toys and Get Gold in
Return
HAPPY NIGHT IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

Clerk Of Council Mark McManus
and Balin Of Council James J. Riley
had a surprise in store for the mem-
bers Of City Council at their regular
meeting last night When the Coun-
fcnmen arrived they found the cham
hers beautifully decorated and I'm ad-
dition there was gift OF gold cigar
tcutter for the smokers IN Council and
~ gold handled pocket knife for the
Ln0n-smokcrs. IN addition to these
gifts there rested upon each Council
mans desk some amusing reminder
OF an incident that occurred since his
tenure In Office as Councilman
ON Councilman 2'mmcrmann's desk
Twas an automobile engine to remind
him of his ovDcrienco at a recent
fre when as member Of the Fame
Fire Company he was nearly suto-
Gated by smoke There was a load
of conl for Councilman Conner, of
the Seventh ward. aud for Councilman
Higgins of tho Third ward, a park
.plot had been arranged with sprigs OF
holly for trees, Ina recognition OF his
fight for a park fOr the Third ward
Residents
An iron bank building graced the
desk of Councilman Kane. of the
Fourth ward ll was labeled Union
National Bank which institution Mr.
Kane was de3rous of keeping most
of the citys funds rather than rotate
the active bank Councilman Kins
o. the Fifth ward was presented with
"A high chair as "a baby girl recently
made her appearance al his home
Chairman White of the police com
niiioe, received a rolly polly po-
licemnn and Colonel slower. of tho
Seventh ward got back his goat a ten
cent tin affair. Some time ago Col
S-oycr made some reference In Coun.
cil TO somebody getting his goat,
now he has a.
Councilman Downs. of the Eighth
ward who is a baseball fan. was Civ
en- an iron ball player with bat IN
hand
a immature frog pond-was handed
10 C0upcnman Bilderhack OF the
Ninth ward. who has been trying Ia
gel the city to ON i'm some of the
frog ponds I'm that ward Council
man laney figured In the rescue of d
Family from fire some time ago and
for this bravery he resolved toy
fire engine Councilman McKtown
on the Eleventh ward. was ot present
but on his desk rested oolored ia.
berculosis patient In a cot labeled
"colored patient for the tuberculosis
hospital I'm the Eleventh ward. a
boat with set sails labeled "Boweri
Beach was presented to Councilman
Hlnger. of the Twelfth ward
,rt Each of the Councumen made Al
address appropriate 10 the occasion
and the cleri and hailin of Counci
were given vote of thanks for th'
Decorations and gifts. The Council
men also presented 10 each OF those
o0iciale a purse Of gold Cigars wor,
then passed around and well-Wisho'
for a Merry Christmas were eX.
changed
Fer some strange reason presiden
Samuel n Benson was overlooked b,
Santa Claus The other members
Thought this suspicious and called OF
Nr Benson for explanation. but n,
not only refused TO comment. but
Evening journal., 1912-12-20

II pays to consider the Wants at
all seasons of the year.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1912-12-20
OWENS NOT
AFTER THE PLACE

Charles Owens, of Bridgeville, re-
preventative elect from the second
district of Sussex County, said last
night that he was not a candidate for
speaker of the House of Representa-
tive and that he did not intend to
become a candidate for the Office.
Mr.. owens said he understood he
was being urged for the Office by
several Democratic politicians but that
he did not want the place He said he
knew Of no active candidates for the
Office from Sussex County.
Chauncey p. Holcomb now looms up
as the strongest candidate for the
speakership.
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ment of Miss Barbara Vandegrift. who
is chairman of the committee on
meetings of the Consumers League.
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used the steam rcllcr on those who
tried TO insist on an explanation.
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pAYINa rLEYENTH sTREET.

The Street and Sewer Department
has commenced the paving of Wcst
Eleventh street in front of the new
DUPONT Hotel
Evening journal., 1912-12-20

WASHINGTON. Dec 2O-E. Liv-
ingstono Cornelius, for some time as
slstant sergeant at arms of the senate.
has been made that body's sergeant
alarms. taking the pace of DAME NJ
Ransdell, who died recently after a
long Illness Mr. Cornelius, who
comes from Brooklyn, has been the
acting sergeant at arms while his
chief was away on account OF Illness.
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EXTRA! SPECIAL!
Beginning today we will sell Barr's
Saturday Candy, the SOC caedy which
we sell Saturdays at 29e the pound,
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Mss sT0rPARD GNEs H0ME.

Miss Alice IT. Sheppard. the parish
helper of West Presbyterian Church
left Wilmington this morning for her
home in Auburn. w. whore she viii
remain during the Christmas holi-
days.
Evening journal., 1912-12-20
AFTERNnnN AT CARns.

Miss Elizabeth Jackson entertained
at a bridge party at her home. Eiev-
enth and Washington streets. yester-
day afternoon, in honor of Mrs Rob-
crt Pennington, who leaves about the
middle Of Iannary for Florida
Evening journal., 1912-12-20
GIFTS FOR INJURED ROY.

James Mccormick of lockwood, has
been remembered by his schoolmates
and teacher of Shellpot school with a
shower of gifts. He is 12 years Of
age and recently had his arm and
collar-bone fractured by being struck
by an automobile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
NEWS IF THE DAY |NSOC|ETY WORLD  Items of People Here and
 Elsewhere EVENTS OF THIS DAY Entertainments for yisitors-Table D'hote Luncheon at the Club to
 Be Attended By Num-
 Der of Parties
EVENTS OF THIS DAY
Ny MRYTLE MILES

Representative and Mrs. Nicholas Long, worth are again occupying the house on M street which they leased last year from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott Andrews, says an exchange. Young Mrs. Longworth, who, if she chose, might be the leader of all things social in Washington, makes no claim to distinction or special favor as the former Princess Alice" of the White House. She has gracefully accept ed her status as wife of a member of Congress, and furthermore does her of- ficial duty by calling, per Congressional Directory, on the ranking matrons of both House and Senate. Mrs. Longworth, who began her list with Mrs. Champ Clark, makes her rounds in independent fashion in her own electric runabout, dis- pensing at all times with chauffeur and footman.
 Of another interesting parsonage. fash ionable journal has the following item:
 Miss Kitty Cheatham was the guest of honor at a luncheon which was given during her stay in Minneapolis by Mrs. Frederick Upham of Chicago. who came to the Twin Cities for the marriage of
 
 Harrington in St. Paul. Mrs. Upham for merly resided in Minneapolis, where she studied music with Fraulein Schoen Rene before the latter returned to Ger many to live, and her beautiful voice was very much liked. Both Mrs. Upham and Miss cheatham were guests of Miss Minnie Leslie. A dinner was given for Miss Cheatham at the Minneapolis club, and the following day Mrs. George B. Bagley gave a tea for her. Mrs. Joel F. Heatwole of Northfield and her daughter, Miss Archibald, came to Minneapolis to see Miss Cheatham, who is a special friend of Mrs. Heatwole's sister, Mrs. Ehle of New York. and who knew the Heatwoles well when the late MT. Heat wole was in Congress. On December 1S Miss Cheatham gave one of her attrac- tive programmes in.the Radisson house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
MOST NEGROES
 IN MISSISSIPPI

Meridian. Miss, January 2.-(Speeial) The fact that Mississippi has a greater proportion of her population of the negro hace, has been 6 subject of con q siderable comment by some of the oth- CT states of the nation, but when it Is known that Mississippi is putting forth a greater effort to educate her colored people than any other state in the union and with remarkable success 1t is a sup ject of still more comment.
 The last census showed that Missis- sippi has total population of 1,797,114 and that of this number 1,009,4S7 arc negroes, besides there are more than 1000 not classified. At the first these figures are startling when 1t is seen that there Is q great many more ne- groes in the state than whites, but 1t will be remembered that the negro of Mississippi is many degrees in intelli- gence and civilization ahead of his brother in Africa and that the white citizenry of Mlssissipp Is making an eff fort to raise the status of the Missis- sippi colored man. She has succeeded in doing this to such a great extent that now numbered among the leading farmers and business men of the state are some colored people. One negro came to Meridian eight years ago with q capital of $23 and today lie is said to be worth at least $30.000 in real and personal property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
MRS. DAVIS
 HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

One of the most delightful luncheon parties at the Country club today will in- clude a little coterie gathered especially to meet Mrs. J. H. Phillips. Mrs. w. 10, B. Davis will be the hostess, and in the party are Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Joseph McLester. Mrs. w. D. Smith, Mrs. James Jack Bowron, Mrs. William s. Lowell, Mrs. John London, Mrs. Jobn M London, Mrs Frank Holland Lathrop, Mrs. A. T. London and Miss Annie Williams.
 This circle formarly constituted a lit- tie club which assembled quietly every little while for the study of psychology under the direction of Mrs. Phillips. There have been no meetings this winter, but in order to gather the little coterie to- gether for one of their charming sessions, Mrs. Davis has invited It's members to meet her today at the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
TODAY IN SOCIETY

Tn Highland Book club will meet this morning at 10:30 with Mrs. James Bowron as the hostess.
 Miss Ethel Armes entertains at luncheon at the Southern club in compliment to Miss Augusta Clark.
 Mrs. Culpepper Exum entertains at luncheon at the club.
 Mrs. Ellis entertains at luncheon for Miss Norma Hood.
 Miss Fannie Dunn will be one of the hostesses at the club. entertaining for Mrs. David Thompson of Cleveland.
 Miss Virginia White entertains the Bachelor Girls.
 The General Sumter chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, meets with Mrs. L. c. Woodson.
 A theatre party will he given by Mir. and Mrs. Levert in compliment to Mir. and Mrs. David Thompson,
 Mir and Mrs. T. w. OByrne will give a reception in compliment to their three house guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
MIR. AND MRS. STOCKDELL HOSTS TO TWO VISITORS

Miss Helen Hawkins and Miss Mary Hawkins of Atlanta, who have been de- ightfully entertained in Birmingham, were the inspiration of another graceful hospitality last evening, when MT. and Mrs. Frank Stockdell entertained in their honor with a leap year dance. There were but score of guests, forming a congenial little company, and as Mir and Mrs Stockdell are the most cordial and charming of hosts, their dance proved an altogether lovely affair.
 The residence was decorated for evening with the Christmas colors. A salad course and eggnogg were served. The only mar ried friends whom MT. and Mrs. Stock dell asked to assist them in entertaining were MT. and Mrs. l.. w. Collier, MT. and Mrs. w. l.. Reynolds and MT. and Mrs. Joseph Lawrence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Rudulph have returned from their wedding tour of Florida and are at home at 916 South Nineteenth street. Mrs. Rudulph was Miss Marllou Alston of Tuscaloosa. Their marriage was celebrated recently in that city and was attended with especial in terest here owing to the prominence of tho groom and the popularity of the bride during her visits to friends. Miss Sarah Wilson, Miss Deen Dillon and Miss Kate Earle Terrell have re- turned to Mary Baldwin seminary in Staunton, Va
 MT. and Mrs. Frank II. Bell spent the holidays in Chattanooga with the lat ters parents, Mir and Mrs. T. T. Wilson. Miss Laura Mel Towers will return to Agnes Scott college today after spending the holiday season with her parents, MT. and Mrs. John Towers.
 Miss Nouna Ollges left yesterday for her home in Columbus after a charming visit to her sister, Mrs. Arthur Chenoweth.
 MT. and Mrs. Bruce Brewer are guests of MT. and Mrs. D. B. Loveman in Chat tanooga.
 Miss ElOlSe Johnston lS tne guest ol Mrs. John l.. Raul.
 pr J. w. Barclay is at home after passing the holidays with friends in Huntsville
 Mrs. William Langley Sibley, who has been the guest of Mrs. w. E. E. Davis, plans to return Saturday to her home in Warrior
 
 Miss Virginia Nixon of Woodlawn has returned to Pontotoc, Miss, to resume her duties as teacher of mathematics in chickasaw college.
 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Edward Ching of Memphis and Richard Ching, Jr., are guests of Mrs l.. R. Brooks.
 Senator Joseph r. Johnston and Mrs. Johnston left Tuesday morning for Wash ington. D. C. They have taken apart ments for the winter at the Arlington hotel.
 Mrs. Anne Galloway will be the guest for several weeks of Gen. and Mrs. R. D. Johnston at their home on Twelfth ave nue, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
THE NEW YEAR OPTIMIST
Blue Birdfor Happiness Relative That We Have Our Family e''-Canned Good Will Towards Men'' Sort of Attitude-The Nothing So BadsAs It Might Not Be-Worse' Kind of Person-As Monotonous as a
 Dishpan
BY DOLLY DALRyNPLE

If we could only shoo a Blue Bird Fol Happiness, relative of my wifes, off ol our family tree,H Jimmy Newfleld told the Pink Headed Man yesterday, "fd ask you home to dinner with me"
 Blue Bird For Happiness?" the other repeated. Got an Aviary at your house old man?'
 No; a Maiden Aunt" was Jimmy's curt rejoinder.
 Unpleasant sort of person." commits erated the other with rising infection of His deep Basso Profundo
 "Oh. no, no, no no!' replied Jimmy Quite the contrary. Altogether too pleas ant. Too CT d--d pleasant. Ahl Excuse my Bremen. She is the cultivated op- timist."
 ''The kind which one cocktail constitutes the only difference between, and-er-el pessimist?' inquired The Pink Headed Man.
 "The canned Good Will Toward Men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
MRS. SPARKS f SUPPLEMENTED IN KENTUCKY

Mrs. Benjamin M. Starks, whose former residence in Birmingham is pleasantly re- called, was hostess few days ago at her home in Louisville to Mrs. Homer Starks of Etowah Tenn, formerly Miss Inez Crittenden of this city, who has also been entertained by Mrs. John D. Ouer- packer. The following appeared in a Louisville paper: iI |
 Mrs. Homer Starks of Etowah, Tenn, and Miss Tillie Broggs of Franklin, Tenn. were guests of honor at a charming aft erroon party given by Mrs. Benjamin NJ Starks yesterday.
 Mrs. Starks' attractive home in First street was effectively decorated in Christi man greens and poinsettias. There were six tables of bridge, which was played up- stairs in the red room.'' About 100 guests called for the ''5 o'clock tea"
 The dining table was covered with an exquisite Cluny lace cover, with a large bouquet of Richmond roses as center piece Broad red satin ribbons extended from the four silver candesticks which had red shades. The color scheme was carried out in the ices and confections.
 Mrs Starks was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Homer Starks of Woodford But ton, Etowah. Tenn; Mrs. Charles l.. Hclmes. Mrs. Margaret Proctor Mrs Bruce Tensley. Mrs Beasley, Miss Tillie Briggs, Mrs Joseph F. Ouerbacker of Franklin. Tenn.
 Mrs. B. A. Robertson and Miss Helen Hyatt served punch
 Mrs. George A. Ouerbacker, assisted by Mrs Richard James. poured chocolate.
 Mrs Starks wore charming gown of embroidered white chiffon, trimmed in blue satin, and the drapery on the waist caught with red rose.
 Miss Briggs gown was of white lace, trimmed in chiffon rosebuds
 Mrs. Homer Starlss wore an embroidered white net mounted over pink.
 Mrs John D. Ouerbacker is entertain ing this afternoon at her home in the Highlands in honor of Mrs. B. M Starks house guests, Mrs. Homer Starks of Etowa. Tenn. and Mrs. James Browder of RusseIlvlle, Ky, and Miss Tillie Broggs of Franklin, Tenn. Mrs Ouer- packers house will be attractivey deco rated with Christmas greens holly and poinsettia blossoms. The Christmas idea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
MIR. AND MRS. HALEY HOSTS FOR DINNER

Mir and Mrs. II. E. Haley entertained recently in honor of their nieces, Miss Mabel Ray and Miss Mary Ray of Cor nth Miss. The evening was delightfully."- spent in playing games, several instru- mental ana vocal selections were ren- dered. The punch bowl was presided over by Miss Eva Mackey. During the even ing an ice course was served. Those pres- ent were Miss Mabel Ray, Miss Mary Ray, Miss Hancock, Miss Lee, Mrs. Arthur Dewey Smith. Miss Bessie Smith, Miss Annie May Cole, Miss Eiila Maekey Miss Mae Mackey. Miss Eva Mackey. Miss Jessie Newhourne, Miss Bernlce Thomp- son, MT. Tom Smallwood, MT. Wilber Cole, MT Lancaster, MT. Worsham Mr Frank Buckshaw. MT. Arch Butts, Mr Cyrus Thaxton, MT. Roy Mackey, Mir John MaclSey, MT. Curtis Harper, Mr. Edward Haley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
MIR. AND MRS. BURR
 HOSTS AT DINNER

MT. and Mrs. Borden Burr were among the New Year Day hosts, entertaining d few friends at dinner. The table was very pretty with it's white roses and crimson carnations suggestive of the holiday time Other accessories to- a tempting menu were in keeping with the season. Seated about the table were Mr and Mrs. Burr. MT and Mrs. Augustus Benners, Mir. and Mrs. Hubert scruggs. Mrs. Burt Forney and MT. Griggs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
MIR. AND MRS. KNIGHT
 CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

MT. and Mrs. Stanley J. Knecht were hosts last evening at an interesting party whose personnel suggested a family re- union. The event celebrated the fifth an- niversary Of their marriage. but was an especial compliment to Miss Fannie Knecht of Lafayette, Ind, who is their guest. The pleasures of the evening in- cluded dancing and the distribution of souvenirs from a Christmas tree. Those whom MT and Mrs Knecht invited were MT. and Mrs. Caldwell Bradshaw MT. and Mrs. Louis K. Plosser, MT. and Mrs. " M. Cosby, MT. and Mrs. Chapline Hodges. MT. and Mrs. Charles Plosser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03

sWeetS-Would make pretty nice sort of long life Menu. Try it for two days steady running and the sight of a Choc- olate Caramel, the whiff of a NInee Pie, or the very aroma of Fruit Cake will put your Commjssary Department out of busi- ness. Same way with canned optimism I'm hungry and thirsty for a good old fashioned row. I want to pull off a fight, and the Blue Bird For Happiness Aunt has taken the fighting spirit out of my wife. There was a time when I could get up a spirited argument with her any hour of the day that I felt disposed, but I'm blest now if I believe l could ever get Angelina to disagree with me about the weather. If I look out the window and say it is raining, when the sun is really shining, she'd probably call my attention to my mistake, and if held to the fact that 1t WAS rain, she'd give in like Q lamb. All that being due to the Blue Bird For Happiness Aunt, if you please. Instead of real old fashioned fight, Angelina would meekly eoncede: yes, dear; you are right Wouldn't that ex asperate any man?'
 The Pink Headed Man slapped him on the shoulder.
 Good little Angelina" he said; "shes only playing a role in a Christmas pan tomine. Wait till the Blue Bird Aunt goes home and see if you don't find stored away in Angelina's little head a perfect volcanic battery of Tt isn't sos, and You've got another guess coming to you.' We don't change the spots in our dispo- sitions until after Christmas is over" But, man alive don't you see," re- turned the other gloomily, Maybe Ange- lima Is keeping something from me? Probably she's made New Years reso- lution Maybe she's found this Blue Bird craze that Maeterlinck has injected into the literary firmament.'
 You are the very first person I've heard ] of saying such things concerning optnl- ism" the Pink Headed Man declared. I've told the truth" said Jimmy, "and
 Truth is moon, an Eastern Provern i says, reflected in many waters.' Maybe truth, too, like beauty, Hes in | the eyes of the beholder Nay, deeper in the heart" suggested the other. Be that as 1t may" said Jimmy New | field. "I am not down on Optimism as 1 optimism. Peace is a most lovely and l lovable bird to keep around the house
 but what I want Is for my wife to be 1 HERSELlF, She is the only person in the
 whole wide world that I ever really en- 1 joyed a row with. She hits so fair and
 square and she fights like a MAN. Oh
 you've never seen Angelina when she
 gets on one of her high horses, and we
 have a No. 1 Household Boxing Match
 with WORDS and"
 "I know" said the Pink Headed Man. sympathetically. Yours is a true affinl- l ty household, that nothing can ever dis turb. A person can't size up the value of Peace--no, not even at a Peace Con ference with the big bugs of the world, but I knew you two-Angelina and Jim my-were singing a happy Until Death l Us Do Part arrangement long ago, when Angelina confessed to me that it really
 wasn't any fun to quarrel with anybody | else but-YOU."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
MISS MAY RISER
 HOSTESS TO CONVERSE GIRLS

Miss May Risers luncheon yesterday was the last college hospitality extended to the Converse girls who leave this after noon for Spartanburg to resume their studies. She entertained the local Con verse girls of this and last year, the number including a coterie of 12.
 The Converse colors, purple and yellow, and the colors of the Carlisle society, of which the girls are all members, were employed in a pretty decorative scheme, effected in violets, narcissi and ferns. The hostess received wearing q dainty yei- low and white costume. Those who sat about her table were Miss Riser, Miss Bessie Morrison, Miss Ella May Archibald Miss Louise Archibald, Miss Haywood Motion, Miss Sarah Dryer. Miss Leila Smith, Miss Helen Watkins, Miss Mary Ratliff and Miss Mary Brockman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
MIR. MILTON SIMS
 HOST AT NEW YEAR PARTY

Thirty young friends of Milton Sims joined with him in a pleasant celebration of New Year Day. Holiday decorations graced the T. II. Sims residence. In the dining room where ices and other daintles were served cluny lace cover was spread over red satin, and in the cen ter was a cut glass vase filled with car nations.
 The host was assisted in entertaining his guests by Mrs. Brazeal and Miss Vallie Young White.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
MISS VIRGINIA ABBOTT
 HOSTESS FOR VISITOR

Miss Virginia Abbott was hostess last evening to Q party of her friends in com pliment 10 Miss Norine Harrison of Clarks- vile, Tenn. The party was quite infor- mal but most enjoyable. Those who shared in it's pleasure were Miss Harri- son, Miss Gregg, Miss Kate Perry, Miss Harriet F'tts, Miss Mary Lou Cobb, Miss Susan Dupuy, Miss Mary Tardy, Miss Eu- la Weakey, Miss Helen Eustis, Miss Mar guerite Nabers, Messrs. Kennon Boiling, Robert Hemphill, Henry McCary. Edward Robinson, Malcolm Dabney. Pierce Ford John Simpson, Rufus Bethea, Edward Robinson. Thomas Denson, John Marks, and Robert Hemphill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
Owners of Cotton Take Notice

The holders of the following negoti- able receipts, issued at the wagon yard of B. M. Brasfield, covering one bale each, are notified that the cotton coy- cred by said receipts was destroyed by fire, and are asked to bring to the Warrant Warehouse company, Room 110f Emnire building, their receipts. and receive insurance payment for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
MOTHERLESS LAD
 PERISHES IN FIRE

New York, January 2.-Louis Brown, a Motherless boy of years, lost his life in fire early this morning because he stayed by the side of his 4-year-old sister Helen and shielded her from the smoke and flames. fireman searching through the building found two other children un- conscious. The Brown boy had wrapped his jacket around his sisters head to protect her. She had tucked her head down on his chest and locked her arms around his waist. Helen's condition Ia serious. The two had been forgotten in the scramble for safety.