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Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
TAFTVILLE
Alabama Jubilee Minstrets Big Sue -cess-Had Big Audience-Notes.

The Cornerstone club of Taftville Congregational church staged it's an- nual musical entertainment Tuesday evening in Ponemah hall which was taxed to it's capacity. The entertain ment was called the Alabama Jubilee minstrels and the performance made a big hit, every number being applauded by. the large enthusiastic audience.
 Following the minstrels dancing was enjoyed until 12 o'clock with refresh mepts served. The music was fur nished by a three piece orchestra. The novelty act the Alabama minStrels brought the house to an immediate ap- plause, the act being carried out very artistically.
 The end men,. Victor H. Davis and Arthur Schoheld kept the audience in good humor, cracking witty and very Imaginable jokes. The magic surgery proved fun maker, introducing Pro- lessor Oscero from Zanzibar, assisted by Professors Wyndoddle and Davisco. Fred Dugas, a talented rolling skater gave a fine exhibition on the wheels which added much to. the programme.
 Before the curtain was raised the en- tire troupe sang Old Folks at Home and the remainder of the programme follows:
 Alabama Jubilee, chorus; Lonesome Melody. Robert M. Brierly; At the Five and Ten Cent Store, John W. Eaton; 4AO N0OAt6 VI Ctl6 oQSH 9Gd, JOnn w. Brierly; When Was Dreamer, Sam uel L. Armitage; When Leave the World Behind, Oscar Heinrich, musical director; In the Heart of Rose, Fred B. Knowles; Underneath the Southern Moon, George P. Havens Dancing Un. derneath the Irish Moon. chorus.
 Side Lights.
 Fred Dugas, novelty roller skating act: Victor H. Davis and Arthur W Schof1e1d, end men in latest jokes: The Magic Surgery, introducing Professor Oscero from Zanzibar, assisted by Pro- fessors Wyndoddle and Daviso; accom- panist Miss Mary D. Torrance.
 In the chorus were Allan Bogle, Arch ibald Torrance, Richard Haberding and Harry Jervis. The troop which was under the direction of Oscar Hein- rich and he deserves much credit for the smoothness in which the min- strels were staged.
 The dance committee were the fol- lowing: Richard Haberding, chairman, George Ravens, Robert Brierly; re- ception Committee. Allan Bosle, John Brierly. Samuel Armitage and Fred Knowles.
 The following young ladies ably as- sisted: Ice cream. Misses Annie Pollard, Ruth Mays, Elsie Kinder, Ruth Pollard: dance tickets, Agnes Graham, Lizzie Skinner, Ethel Hannah, Carrie Edwards; orangeade, Mary Skinner. At the door George Beardow and Rev. Ar- thur Var1ey. The performance was a big success and the club will realize a neat sum.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
Mrs. Nellie Carver McNeeIey Died Monday Afternoon-Aeeident on North Main Street.

After an illness of several weeks the life of Mrs. Nellie Carver McNeeley came to close at her late home, No. 12S Smith avenue. Monday afternoon at { o'clock.
 On July 5 1899 she was united into marriage with Joseph McNeeley by Rev. James J. Smith and she is sur vived by two children, Joseph and liar old and two brothers and two sisters, William R. Carver of New York, Mi- chael F, Carver Of New London and Miss Catherine A. Carver of this city and Mrs. G. L. Heller of Elizabeth. N. J. Mrs. McNeeley was an ideal moth- CT, sister and friend. and her loss will be sincerely mourned.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
Trolley Car His Waaon.

The 10.45 northbound trolley car struck a delivery wagon of John G. Potter on North Main street, Tues day morning, practically demolishing the vehicle. The contents of the wag- on were spread over the ground and the driver escaped injury. The horse when freed from the wagon ran away, but was stoppSd in the vicinity of the Shetucket Coal and Wood yard. It appears tat Sthe driver of the wagon was on tfie left hand side of the street and made an effort to cross in front of the car, both going in the same direction. After starting across the track the driver of the delivery wagon started to turn back. He had not sufficient time to make it and was struck squarely by the car
 Peter J. Masket of Yonkers was visitor here Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
DIED

BARBER-In Ashaway. R. l.. Nov. 2S, 1915, c. Angeline Barber. widow of Paul NJ. Barber. aged S2 years. MNEELEY-In Norwich, Nov 29, 1915, Mrs. Nellie Carver McNeeley, of 12S Smith avenue. Funeral from her late home Thursday morning at o'clock. Services in St. Mary's church at o'clock. R0YALL--In Lebanon. Nov. 30, 1915, Nathaniel B, Royall. Funeral services will be held at his late home in Lebanon Thursday at 2 o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
QIlae Dlllletitl.
Norwich. Wednesday, Dec. i. 1915.
THE WEATHER.
cnnditiona.

{ Conditions. The weather map Tuesday night is virtually devoid of lows of any inn portance. There has been little pre- cipitation of consequence. The temperature fell somewhat In Atlantic coast states.
 The indications point to several days of fair weather east of the Mississippi with relative low temperature in At lantic coast districts.
 The winds along the north and mid dle Atlantic coasts will be moderate northwest to west.
 Forecast.
 Southern New England and Eastern New York: Fair Wednesday and Thursday.
 Northern New England: Fair and colder Wednesday and Thursday.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Tuesday:
 Ther. Bar. a. m. S6 zS.98 12 m. .......-...... 4 29.96 Highest 50, lowest ss.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Tuesday: Fair Tuesdays weather: As predicted.
 Sun. Moon and Tides.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
Main Floor Specials
TeiIet Paper, Stationery, Books, Etc.

Ieilet Paper, Stationery, 6eeks, Etc. Toilet Paper. rolls or pack ages, regular 5c valu" Special 3 for. 1oe Best Quality Toilet Paper, rolls or packages. large size. regular 10c value = Special PTlCe -- DO Boxed Stationery, 24 sheets and 24 envelopes. regular 25c vslue-Special price box. 16e Popular Copyright Books by well-known authors, discon- tinued titles. regular soc value Special price 3 for s1.oo or SoCn Soe Hot Water Bottles and Foun- taiE Syringes, with surface imperfections. guaranteed for one year, regular S1.o0 value Special price -... 69e Odd lot of Women's Hand
 Bags, large sizes in velvet,
 suede and leather. former
 prices s2.50 to s7.50-Special
 price to close. e.......... S1.0o
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
GREENEVuLE

Six hours after high water it Is low tide, which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
MEMORIAL ORATOR
p. E., R. William w. BecLwith to Of.
 fieiate for WilIimantie EIks.

Past Exalted Ruler William w. Beckwith of Norwich lodge of ElkIs is to be the speaker on Sunday at the annual memorial service of Willi- mantle lodge. P. E. R. Beckwith was
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
ThanIssaixlna euests.

Gaiests at Turner Greene's at PlainfieId for over Thanksgivfng were Mrs. Emma Ormsbee and Mrss. Alice Green of Charlton, Mass; Alice Brick son of GrosvenordaIe. Conn; Mrs Herbert Brown of Central Village; MT. and Mrs. John A. McDougald of Norwich. sst1
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
Art Department

Stamped Huck Towels, in both guest and bath, sizes, at these special prices
 At 25c, regular price soc.
 At soc, regular price S1.0o. Stamped Pillow Cases, size 45x36, all linen, with finished scalloped edges, regular price $2.50-Special price a pair... $15o
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01

The local order of Knights of Co., lunibus held meeting in Parish hall on Monday evening. Routine business was transacted.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
Notes.

Edward Joubert is learning to weave in mill Number four.
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Greater New York public schools. contain S31.ss5 pupils.
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Stockton. Cal. Paref.

The Bulletin is in receipt of the Thanksgiving edition of the Stockton, Cal. Record from Mrs. Ann Wulf Davis of that city. It is an interest ing tissue of 80 pages.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
BORN

KINNEY-In Preston, Nov 26. 1915. son, William Copp, to MT. and Mrs. William Kinney. BARBER-In Bradford, R. l., Nov. 2S, 1915, daughter to MT. and Mrs. Willis Barber.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01

The aggregate cost of the census of 1910 was about $13,500,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
MARRIED

BA BASS-WEBSTER-In Norwich, Nov. 21, by John H. Barnes, J. P, Harold Bass of New York city and Mrs M Lillian Webster of Bath, Me. CI.ARK-JEWETT-A Clark's Cor ners, Hampton, Nov. 30. 1915. by Rev William S. Beard of Willimantic, Edward Hubbard Clark of Hartford and Miss Viola Frances Jewett of Clark's Corners.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
Outing Gowns, 42c

women's Outing Flannel Gowns, high neck in plain white, blue and white. pink and white strtpes-our regular 5sc Gowns at 42c.
 Outing Petticoats, 21c
 Short Outing Flannel Petticoats in pink and blue stripes, regular s5c value at 21c each
 Long Kimonos, s9c
 Women's Long Crepe Kimonos. plain colors and figured designs, all sizes-these are regular $1.35 value at sec each
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
soc Hosiery at 39c

Women's Fall Weight Black Silk Lisle Hosiery, one of our best 50c numbers-Special price 39c a pair.
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$2.OO AH-over, 59c

Black, White and Colored All over Laces, 19 and 20 inches wide Special price 5sc a yard. value llu to S200
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Women's Hosiery, He

100 dozen Women's Hosiery, both plain cotton and feecy- lined Special price He a pair, regular price 12Ac and 15c.
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Fleeced Hosiery, 21c

One case of Women's Extra Heavy F7eecy-lined Hosiery, fuli- fashioned-Special price 21c a pair, regular price 25c
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19c Laces at 4Nc

Odds and ends and short pieces in Cluny, Torchon and Black Val. Laces at 41zc a yard. value up to
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
Christmas Laces

Dainty Laces for Christmas fancy work-Val. Laces in Edgings and Insertings-12-yard pieces at these prices
 At 25c a piece, value soc.
 At soc a piece, value $1.o0.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01

Sheeting-Sheets At 5e-Yard- wide Brown Sheeting,
 one bale only at this price. At 734e - 36-inch Bleached and
 Brown Sheeting, value 10c. At e34e - 36-inch Bleached and
 Brown Sheeting, value 1215c. At 12Ize-Pillow Cases. regular
 price 16c. At 16e-Pillow Cases, regular price,
 200.
 At 55c-Seamless Bleached Sheets,
 size S1x9o, regular price 75c. At 75c-Extra Long Sheets. size
 S1xs9. no seam, regular price
 95c.
 Blankets Reduced At ese-Cotton Blankets. standard
 grade, regular price 95c. At sse-Extra Large Double Bed
 Size Blankets, value $1.50. At $1.4s-White and Gray Wool
 nap" Blankets. regular size,
 value $L.75. At sz.9s-wooi Blankets, 11-4 size,
 regular price s3.ss. Extra Special Values 50 pairs Fine Wool Blankets. hue and pink borders, with silk ribbon binding to match cts at - ............. .'' ss.ss 20 pairs of Extra Fine Cali fornia Wool Blankets, new Jacquard borders, regular $7.50 Blankets at ......-... $5.48
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SIPS Nets at 59c

40-inch Silk and Cotton Nets, in colors only, value up to S1-25- Special price 59c a yard.
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Sun. Moon and Tides.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01

TODAY WILL OF THE SPECIAL FIVE DAYS SALE EVERY WINTER MERCHANDISE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OCCASION TO SUPPLY nIoS  STORE.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01

$1.50 Union Suits, $1.05
 Mems Medium Weight Union Suits, the "Roxford" make, white. Egyptian and ecru. regu- lar s1!50 Union Suits at s1.o5 . Suit.
 $1.00 Shirts at 63c
 Mems Negligee Shirts, with attached French cuffs, newest Fall colorings. including black and white stripes, regular Si.oo value at 63c.
 $1.00 Night Shirts, 73c
 Mems Outing Flannel. Night Shirts. in all the latest patterns, In pink, blue and gray stripes these are regular $1.oo value at 73c each.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01

LOOM ENDS 00o
 IN RIBBONS SSC
 500 yards of Plain and Fancy Ribbons, Manufacturers Loom Ends these are regular 39c and soc values-Special price 22c a yard
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01

Children's Dresses of excellent quality ginghanl. made in the most attractive styles, ages 6 to 14 years each.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
18-inch Embroideries, 39c

eries-these are regular 59c and 69c values-Special price 39c a yard
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-01
Silk Dresses, $s.9s

Women's Silk Dresses of crepe meteor, crepe-de- chine and taffeta. all made in pretty models, Dresses that were $12.50 and SI5.o0. reduced to s9.9S.
The Washington times., 1915-07-14
COLEMAN SUSPECTS
UNDER HEAVY GUARD
Two of the Alleged Assailants
of Two Women Removed to
Richmond.

BOWLING GREEN. Va. July IA
Threats against the alleged assailants
of Mrs. Burnley Coleman and Miss
Eulaiia Coleman. OF Washington. led
to the removal Of two of the prisoners
to Richmond, where they are in jail to-
day.
Sheriff T. b. Gill returned to Bowling
Green early today, and arranged for
special grand jury tomorrow Judge r.
C. L. Chichester. Of Fredericksburg.
hearing tomorrow. when evidence
against the two colored men taken to
Richmond. and the three held here
| will be presented to the special jury.
Sheriff Gill also Is planning today a
special guard for the three men still
here so that II they are indicted their
safe conduct to Richmond will be
guaranteed. Every precaution will be
taken to prevent any attempt at sum,
mary punishment Of the assailants of
the two Washington women.
The two men taken to Richmond are
said to have worn clothes that ,corre-
shirts In the desperate struggle that
Mrs Coleman and her daughter had
| with them. Three men were in the
party that entered Mrs Coleman
neither Mrs. Coleman nor her daughter
believes they will be able positively to
| identify the men.
Both women now are at Rappahan-
mock Academy. where they still are
nearly prostrated by the shock. Other
wise they are uninjured. 1t was said
| today.
A collar torn from one of the negroes
In the struggle is one clue upon which
Sheriff Gill Is working. Bloodhounds
were used following the assault. but
they have proved of little service
Neither could any finger prints be
found
The Washington times., 1915-07-14
Prophets Go Today
To Camp Good Will
Yelled Seers to Be Followed BY
Trucks Laden With Gifts
For Children.

In more than twenty automobiles, to
be followed by trucks laden with lee
cream cones and toys, members of the
kallipolis Grotto. Yelled Prophets. will
go to Camp Good VIII this afternoon.
with them as the honor guests VIII Dc
Mrs. Edwin Sefton. who has Charge of
the Buy a Fan campaign tomorrow
and Friday for the benefit Of The sum-
mer camps, and a bevy of pretty Wash
ington society girls who viii assist her.
MembersNof the grotto will spend the
Afternoon at Camp Good VIII. They
will serve refreshments to the children
there. A band and glee club will ac-
company tfrem to- provide additional en-.
tertainment for the campers '''
Every member of the grotto, as well
as other friends of Camp Good VIII. arc
The Washington times., 1915-07-14
Mrs. Edison Consents
To Inventors Heading
Naval Advisory Board

WEST ORANGE. N. j.. July 14-Mrs.
Thomas Edison will permit her inventor
husband to act as chairman of the new
advisory board OF the naval bureau of
invention. II he doesn't put in too much
time on the lob, she said today.
Mr.. Edison has too much to do now"
she declared. He works from eight in
the morning until midnight. At first,
sponsibility. But he tells me he will act
only in an advisory capacity, and will
have little active work. If that's the
case, suppose III have to let him ac-
cept."
The Washington times., 1915-07-14
GOVERNMENT GIVES
L:F,AND-HALF DATA
Information From Departments
Will Be Laid Before Citizens
Executive Body Tonight.

Additional data. from the District
RslL. aiIg. tbs Tg.ac.a.allrsX. Department, and
other departments of the Federal cow
ernment will be laid before the execu-
tive committed Of the Joint committee
ON fiscal relatiohs between the United
States and the DISTRACT tonight at a
meeting in the office OF the chairman,
Henry B. 7" Macfarland.
The committee will use the intorma-
ton in continuing its work on the prep
aration of the brief to be presented
to the joint select oompittee or Con-
gress by August 1.
The executive committee also win
continue its work OF preparation for
the detailed presentation Of the case
Of tho District at the oral hearings
The Washington times., 1915-07-14

before the joint select committee. which
will begin on or after September 8. AT
that time all the facts which the exec
utive committee Is assembling cover
ing the history OF the National Capital
from It's founding in 1870 to 1915 will be
laid before the committee. accompanied
by tables and summaries giving the
essence of these facts for convenient
reference.
The finance committee. of which p, T.
Moran Is chairman and treasurer. will
report additional contriputiops TO the
fund for expenses. "''' ~"
The Washington times., 1915-07-14

invited to join in the merriment Of giy-
ing the children a good time tonight,
ami anyone wishing to lend a helping
hand is asked TO report. Postmaster Peter
X. Pullman Will be In charge of the cars.
Prophet Charles stevens Ia directing the
work of the Glee Club. and the band is
headed by President John Shreves "a nd
Prof Julius Hamper. ..s.. -
The Washington times., 1915-07-14
Mines Drifting to
" South America
Steamer at Madrid Reports That
One Was Seen Near ,
the Equator.

MADRID, July H.-Mines planted by
bslligerent European powers have brok-
en- loose from their mQorings and drifted
Tar south along the South American
coast.
The steamer Patagonia. from Cadiz,
reported from Las Palmas. Argentina.
today that she encountered a mine
floating in the vicinity of the equator.
The Washington times., 1915-07-14

of the navy, the question that presents
itself Is whether the country is going
10 utilize to advantage the Ideas it WILL
get.
In the minds of some Of the most
progressive naval experts here there Is
no doubt that edison. and men oE that
type-possibly Orville Wright. Henry
Ford, Tesla. and the like-can furnish
the Navy Department ideas on con-
structing new and more powerful en-
ginery of war. whether IL be aeroplanes,
submarines, or battleships. But can and
will the Navy Department make use of
what such geniuses work out7 VIII
conceptions of the brains Of men like
Edison to be wrought into improved
like? ~ ''-'''" ~ '"'
Can Red Tape Be Eliminated?
VIII the red tape Of the Navy Depart-
ment and the bureaucracy that has long
retgned there give way even to the de de-
signs of the inventive geniuses7
These are phases Of the situation
with respect to the DEVELOPMENT of the
navy aleng the most modern l,nos
which are being discussed by up-to-
date naval experts and alt who want
to see the navy Of the United States
put abreast Of the. other great pavies
of the world and kept abreast OF them.
undoubtedly, there win also be dis
next winter, for there is no manner of
doubt, regardless Of what happens as
to army legislation, that the demand In
ment Is going to be strong, probably
mIent y boing to- be strong. probably
committees are likely o to SNAKE make mana, n,sny
inquiries Of the Navy Department
about the new board Of civilian inven-
tive genuises and engineers. what the
purpose is Of the creation of the
board, how the boards recommends.
tions are going to be utilized. and SC
on.
Tho Navy Department has never beer
lacking, as a matter of fact. IN re.
spect Of tho submission to II Of ideas
by men of brains. But the men who
have dictated the policy Of construc'
ton have been ultsR.conservative
Many Illustrations.
Plenty Of illustrations can be given
Of this. Tho plainest case is that o!
the submarine. 1t Is we'll known this
ia primarily an American invention
1t is equally we'll known that the
Navy Department greatly neglected
the subma rine until it was shocked
into action by the marvellous use OF
the submarine made by Germany and
other nations in the present war.
The same thing Is true of the aero
plane. Years ago. Orville Wright. by
his Inventive genius. al0ng With that
Of his brother. pointed the way to
aerial development both for navy
and army, And both navy and army
failed to hestir themselves with real
serious purpose as to the aeroplane
until lately, when the European war
has seemed to make 1t imperative to
do so.
have Developed the s@lYt battle
cruiser and how the American navy
has shut its eyes to It Is a like eN-
position Of the failure Of the men re-
sponsible for American naval policy
to progress.
The Washington times., 1915-07-14
S6 10 $40 Beautiful {
Summer Dresses .... =
$1,000 Silk
Dresses -.
$3.50 Lace & a. m
Net presses =. %. "

Exquisite Dresses of silk emproid-
cred nett and all-oVer lace. made In
the very newest coated style Wide
satin girdle accordion pleatsd under
ruffle and two-tiered skirt.
The Washington times., 1915-07-14
Adds to Conscience Fund.

24-cent contribution to the con-
science fund was received at the Trcss-
ury Department today from a Washing
tonian. No explanation as to restitution
was contained in the letter.
The Washington times., 1915-07-14

New Blouses for boys. Made with.
large turn back sport collars. White.
tan, blue, and stripes. All sizes.
The Washington times., 1915-07-14

Now that Secretary of the Navy
Daniels has decided to create a board
Of civilian inventive geniuses of the
Edison type to advise with the Navy
Department and submit ideas to 1t for
the improvement OF the navy and the
development of the fighting efficiency
Smyrna times., 1915-11-24

the wellknown Richardson & Robbins
Company for some time and is at pres
ent manager Of their California plant.
He is native of Centreville, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. David S. Butler of
Dover announce the marriage of their
daughter. Miss May Butler, TO Mr..
Leroy Reese. Of Wilmington. Della
ware. on Thursday. November 11th.
The young couple will reside at s37
Madison street. Wilmington.
The Past Grand Officers Association
Of the |. o. o. F. has elected S Ed
win Lewis, Middetown. president;
John T. Magve. Wilmington, vice
president; G. c. NailOr. Wilmington.
secretary and treasurer and w. w.
Douty, Wilmington. historian.
Colonel William D. Denney has
purchased of George E. Dawson the
farm upon which the residence is 10.
Gated and containing IL acres. con-
siderstion So. 600. Mr.. Denney pro-
poses making extensive improvements
in the Spring with a view Of maEing
this one of the show places near
Dover.
Wishing to avoid notoriety and
surprise their many friends, Mrs
Sarah J. Warren and DR.. Cyrus J.
Shenkle. both of Glendale on We'd
nesday of last week came TO George.
town and were married by Rev Thomas
Pardee of the Zoar NJ. E. Chuerch.
This makes the fourth time each one
Of them has been married. The groom.
who is 73 years old, at one time was
a dentist in Philadelphia. He is q
Civil War veteran. The bride, oi
81 summers. owns a home at Ellen.
dale. where they will reside. The
marriage as not announced until
Thursday.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-24
SAVES HORSES LIFE, TOO
Young Man Reseues Brother, Then
Goes After Cause of Trouble

Young Man Reseues Brother, Then
Goes After Cause of Trouble
Earl and Roland Pennypsekar. 21
and 19 years old respectively, sons
of William Pennypaeker. a wealthy
farmer living near Federalsbury, Md.
had a miraculous escape from drowning
Thursday night. The brothers were
driving from their home to attend
services at BlOomery Church, when
their horse became frightened on
Hignutt's mill dam. at Smithville,
and bolted into the mill pond. drsgg-
ing the vehicle and young men into
deep water. The older brother was
caught between one front wheel and
shaft and was half drowned before he
could extricste himself. When he
did he pluekly swan to his younger
brothers. assistance. succeeding after
great difficulty in getting him to
shore. He then plunged into the
water again and, after nearly losing
his life, succeeded in saving his
horse. Both young men were badly
bruised and shaken up. the Older one
receiving a fractured rib in saving
the horse.