THE ENTOMBED MINER.
PERTH, March 20. Variscliotti sent up a message saying tho water rose in tho mine with indescribable rapidity. In a minute the drive was full. Ho adds: “I was prepared to accept death. I wish to tell you to bo quick; that I feci as if my bones were dying. Dear men, liavo pity on jnysolf. I send you my greetings. Farewell. I am, jour miserable friend, Modest Varisehetti. Between all of you, help me.” -
Diver Hughes and Hcarne went below again yesterday -afternoon, and Hughes again visited the entombed man, and took him supplies in tins. The diver brought back- a -written message from A arischetti - stating . that lie felt his strength diminishing - every day ,aml asking the; rescuers to • be quick. > 1 ' .X .
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2041, 28 March 1907, Page 2
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128THE ENTOMBED MINER. Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2041, 28 March 1907, Page 2
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