While watching the high railroad bridge, as he was rapidly approaching on the current, he struck on one of the pontoons and was whirled under.

On coming to the surface, he hauled for the shore and landed.

It was then eight o'clock and no one was visible.

Knocking on a door a woman opened it.

She saw the dark figure all glistening with water and sent forth a series of yells that caused the entire neighborhood to turn out.