THE ENTOMBED MINER.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 30 March 1907, Page 3

THE ENTOMBED MINER.

A GALLANT RESCUER. Perth, Jlarch 28. Italians on the BelJ are taking stepto recognise the diver's bravi|ry. J fund has been opened here. The Adelaide Stock Exchang« has sent £2O a> a slight token of appreciation of the diver's efforts. Mr Hughe* hopes to get Verichetti out by noon. EARLY RESCUE EXPECTED. Received 29th, 1.7 a.m. Perth. -March 28. latest advices expect the release of Verischetti at live this evening. THE RESCUE ACCOMPLISHED. A DRAMATIC SCENE. INTENSE EXCITEMENT AT THE PIT'S MOUTH. Received 29th, 10.47 a.m. ~ . , \ Perth, Jlarch 29. Venschetti has been rescued. As the water went down, Hughes made four trips to the man without (living dress, having to swim the first time. At length, taking Verisehetli's hand, he led him along the level to the cage. There was a scene of intense excitement asjthe long-entombed, miner readied the surface. He was too weak to stand, and his eyes had to be protected from the glare with colored glasses. His face was of deathlike pallor. The spectators had been warned not to cheer for fear of shattering the man's nerves, and only a smothered hum was heard as the "skip" reached the surface, Verischetti's head resting on his rescuer's shoulder. As the Italian was conveyed to the manager's house, the pent-up* feelings of the crowd broke forth in cheers for Hughes. Eeceiv.eS aOtH, |L3i a.m. Perth, March 29. When Varischetti started to come outy he seemed wall, but when the water reached his waißt, he seemed to lose his strength and Hughes had to carry him to the -chute, wtere Hearne assisted. The water was vqry cold. Count Jenini, Italian Consul, telegraphed to Hughes: "Your week's heroic work, which successfully resulted in saving the life of a human being and my fellow-ounfryman, fills me with admiration. It serves to demonstrate the valor of the British. lam taking pride in reporting the gallant conduct of yourself and your assistant divers to my Government."