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National Republican., 1874-05-14
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

Cincinnati wants "eheap hsekA" Be does
" sshington.
seven thousand four hundred busAsls Of wheat
were received IN Georgetown yesterday. saiei
R.A. Golden q Bro. sold yesterday 10, 900 shad,
at e5 to u per hundred; 10000 behring's, from u
to 81 per thousand.
Sixty thousand herring and 800 shnd were re
ceiyed ct the Georgetown nsh wharf yesterday
the former selling a. q TO a. 50 per thousand and
the latter at tn per hundred.
Detective Ooomes yesterday arrested two noto-
rlous sneak thieves, named William alias Spider
Brown, and William Taylor, and took them to po
lice headquarters.
The House Of Delegates speeial committee on
posed to visit those parts Of the District said to b
too heavily taxed under the law.
Yesterday, q lad fourteen years Of age, name
unknown, while playing at Little Rock quarry,
above Georgetown, teli and received serious In
tur!es about the hoad. He was taken 10 his homo
by Sergeant Trunnell.
At meeting OF the Bookbinders' Society on
Tuesday night resolution was adopted appro-
priating 500 to the BEicklayers' Union in fur-
therance oil their Efforts to maintain the eight!
hour movement.
terday afternoon lot Is, in square 500. improved
by q tuo-story house, situated on Third street.
near the corner Of @ northwest, to NJ. A. Harring-
ton, for &, SIS.
On Tuesday last oficer Collins, Of the Fourth
precinct, arrested Thomas Wills, alias Roberts,
on bench warrant, the grand jury having in
Marshal Phillips, and on giving bail in 81 600 to
appear ut the present term Of the Circuit Court
was released.
Mrs. MeCook was q devoted wife, and took an
active interest in all that affected the political
fortunes OF her husband. In the warfare waged
upon him she was coldly and cruelty made O
sufferer, but the venomous shaft aimed at her fsl
harmless at her feet. In every relation OF life
she was model woman, o fond mother and .
true friend.
Coroner Patterson Yesterday held an inques. on
States Signdl Corps, who jumped from the acque-
duct bridge two weeks ago, and was drowned.
Amer hearing the facts In the case the Coroner
decided that the deceased had jumped into tho
Potomac river while laboring under temporary
insanity, superinduced by intoIication. Tho body
was turned over to Lieut.. Strong, who will have
It inferred in Arlington cemetery.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

stereopticon for sale.
Fischer piano for sale. kss
Ladies' temperance meeting Friday evening.
handsome cottage for sale.
Dry goods ut reduced prices at T. N. Naudain's.
UHited States marshal's sale.
Twenty OF teams and twenty mule teams
wanted ~
Thos. Z. waggaman will sell on Saturday,
May 1e, at op. M, Q nice two-story frame house.
Young Mems Christian Association, corner Of
Ninth and d streets.
Forty-sixth anniversary or the. Washington
City Bible Society.
Fifty-eighth anniversary OF the American Bible
Society.
Green q Williams will sell on Wednesday, NJ ay
%, at II m, condemned wheels, hose, iron, sc.
Thos. E. Waggaman has desirable property for
sale.
Latimer Cleary will sell on Monday, May Is,
at p. m, very valuable improved business
property.
Duncanson Bros. will sell on Thursday, May "a,
miscellaneous articles.
Latimer Cleary will sell On Tuesday, May %,
q three-story brick dwelling.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
INLAND AND sEABoRD cOASTLNa
i. COMPANY,

In the Senate yesterday Mr., Chandler intro
duced bill. which was referred to the Committee
on Commerce, Incorporating the Finland and
Seaboard Coastlng Company Of the District Of
Columbia"
The bill names as corporators John W. Thomp-
son, VIM. @. Metzerott, Samuel Bacon. VIM.
Stickney, A. II. Herr, VIM. b. Todd, J. H. Bax-
capital stock OF the company shall not be less
than 100000, nor more than q, 900, 900, and the
company Is authorised TO run vessels between
dria and New York, Including the ports on the
Potomac river and Chesapeake bay and the
tributaries thereof, and to prosecute > general
and treiyAi qf every description,
National Republican., 1874-05-14
SEARCHING FOR THE BODY Oh
GEORGE JIYRLNS.

The body of young Jinkins, who was drowned
near Four-mile run on Tuesday morning, has not
yet been recovered. Six boats, containing some
Of his relatives and friends, including James Nc
Glue, who was with him when the accident oc-
Cured, were out on the river from O'Clock yes
terday morning to late in the afternoon graphing
for the body. but without success. The effort viii
EXPRESSED for The iimiIy in their present bereave
ment as the deceased was q good boy and well
beloved by all who knew him
National Republican., 1874-05-14
PURE VINE.

As the warm weather approaches It Is only nat.
ural for persons to 90 In search OF pleasant re.
the taste, or harmless to the stomach, than pnre
catawba wine. II is Often prescribed TOR medici.
nal purposes, and ,ound 70 be BY Bhysicians very
important fact TO be considered In the case Of
wine, and that 10 to obtain IL pure and unsduiter.
should visit the store OF @. @. 'Cornwell Sons
on Pennsylvanla avenue, above Fourteenth street,
where they Will find . most excellent brand.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
THE CENTENNIAL At THE CAPITOL
PROPOSED TRIU.HPHAL ARCH.

DI' ILOIH0IV o1OII0 Hu83SsNIO1 % HaFe IUIIlIa
ceremonies At The Capitol, in eomme.loration oi
the Centennial day, is worthy Of serious atten-
tion, especially that for tho continuance of East
Capitol street to the eastern portico of the Capitol
for the passage OF triumphal professions, like the
''Yia Sacra" 10 the capital Of Rome through the
triumphal arches OF Titus and Septimus Seyerus
and that at the entrance Of this "Eia Sacra," ri
the eastern boundary OF the park. shall be erected
q grand Centennial arch, illustrative of the
achievements Of the century, arch which should
be completed for the passage of the triumpha
professions participating in the ceremonials o
that day and that year.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
CITY ITEMS
NIT -ru-sxsrr.I IN r,ou-.-s

PUT THE BY5TEH IN BIGHTIN0 TUNE
The great object in cases OF Indigestion and fits
accompanying arrangements OF the liver bowefs
and nerves 10 to put the stomach In o condition %
dissolve, readily and without pain, the food sub
mitted to its action. This is accomplished, and
much more than this, by the daily use Of Hostel.
ter's Stomach Bitters. A dose should be taken
before every meal. The good effect win soon be
apparent. The loss Of flesh, strength and energy
which usually occurs In dyspepsia viii be arrested
and that cathartie- fluid will pass into the bowels
and assist In keeping them free. Every organ
connected with or dependent upon the stomach
sifters OF the system, will be benefcially in
huenced, as well as the liver, the alimentaTy
nation will be put In the fghting trim necessary
to resist and expel disease. II the medicine is
taken regularly and persstently, this result will
inevitably follow
National Republican., 1874-05-14
BASE BALL.

The Creightons play their opening game thi
season, on the Olympic grounds, this afternoon
ut 4:3O, with the Eagle club Of this city. A small
pepse Of renting the ground. The Eagles have
made some additions 70 their nine this year, ano
claim an easy victory over all competitors. The
.sCreights" have ordered their suits from New
York, and will make . fine turnout soon. AL
their players will be on hand to-day.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
AUCTION SALES TODAY

BY Latimer & Cleary:
At 10 O'Clock the entire effects of the grocery
store, No. Sll Fourth street northwest.
At T30 o'clock fine assortment of Oil ehromos
By Thomas E. Waggaman:
At o'clock lot No. %, In square No. 3l2, i'm
proved by desirable thres-story brick house.
BY r. H. Ryan & Co.:
At o'clock o valuable lot, with three-story
brick dwelling, on South Carolina avenue, be-
tween Sixth and Seventh streets southeast.
B. H. K. Fulton
At o q. m. and o'clock, at 1872 P ennsylvania
avenue, unredeemed forfeited pledg es consisting
OF fine gold and silver watches.
BY Duncanson Bros:
At 10 O'Clock rosewood piano, Brussels and
other carpets, mattings, o!lcloths, sc.
By Green & Williams:
Atl o'clock trstelass cabinet furniture, sc.
National Republican., 1874-05-14

RESISTLESS
TEMPT TATIoNsi
PRICES DOWN. PRICES DOWN!
PRICES DOWN. PRICES DOWN.
IND JUDGMENTS
EXTRAORDINARY!
BUY NOW, BUY NOW,
FULLY TWENTYH EYE PER CENT.
WE NOW OFFER
Us Suits For s1S
81 Suits For AIS
SO Suits For sII
klS Suits For SI2
AT EQUAL DISCOUNT.
BUY NOWI
HABLR BRos.,
Merchant Tailors and Fine ClothIers,
Cor. Seventh and d SITS.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
TONER LECTnRE.

The third lecture Of the Toner course will be
delivered Thursday evening, at p. m, at Ma
rini's Hall, By Prof J. N. DaCosta, n. D., Of
Philadelphia. The subject of the lecture will be
" The Production Of Disease Of the Heart by
Strain and Overaction." The medical profession
invited.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
DON'T WAIT FoR THE WAGoN

of H. Benjamin's National Candy Mandatory to
come around to your store, but take q car and
come ut once to the factory, Pennsylvania ave
nue., opposite the Metropolitan hotel, and you will
be furnished free with oar-tickets for your rido.
Come as soon as you need anything TO replenlsh
your stock. cow
National Republican., 1874-05-14

GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE RIcH-cHEAP
ENOUGH FOR THE POOR.
Catawba Champagne, in quarts and pints, bot
tied by Samuel @. Palmer, 81 Greene street,
Georgetown, d. o. Retail price, el0 per dozen
quarts; 10 per dozen, pints Liberal discount to
National Republican., 1874-05-14
PROBABILITIES.

PROBABILITIES.
THE PROBABILITIES ARE THAT WE
AREOFFERING THE LARGEST STOCK OF
F1RST-CLASS READY-MADE CLOTHING
IN THE CITY, WHILE THE
CERTAINTIES
ARE THAT WE ORFER THEM AT
TEMPTING PRICES, AND SELL MORE
OF THEM THAN ANY HOUSE
IN THE DISTRICT.
A. SAKS CO.,
$40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
TAKE CARE OF YOUR VALUABLES.

TAKE CARE OF your VALUABLES.
Call and examine the fire and burglar proof
vaults OF the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
New York avenue and Fifteenth street, for safe
keeping Of securities, jewels, sllverw ether
valuables. Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
annun, according to size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
Take EarRing from the Chicdgo ard Boston Ares.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
SUPREME COURT-GEN

SUPREME COURT GENERAL TERM
All the justices sat In oGnc yesterday, and were
engaged as follows:
Freedman's Saving and Trust Company vs..
Dodge ct oil. This case was argued by Mr.. Totten,
for oomplainants, and Mr.. Cox, for defendants,
and submitted.
Craft VS.. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com.
pany. This case was argued for plaintiff by Mr.
Cook, and for the defendant by Messrs. Cox and
Buchanan.
CASES TO-DAY.
The following cases were assigned for to-day:
Nos. IS, 43, ~, 80, 53, IS, 50 and 60. Adjourned
National Republican., 1874-05-14
CrycIsy4rIL.cE BEER

from the Lion brewery, for sale at 2l per dozeI
pint bottles, by dealers throughout the District
or BY the agent, Samuel y. Palmer, Georgetown
ID. q.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
WHEN YoU CAN DO so ALWAYS CHOOSE
TuE RECT

Dealers In Soda Water will consult their own
interests BY orderidy the best Soda Water In
Steel Fountains, from Samuel @. Palmer, George
loaned.
National Republican., 1874-05-14

DO NOT MISS THE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
NOW
IS THE APPOINTED TIME
GENUINE BANNOCKBURN
SCOTCH CHEYIOTS,
PER SUIT, READY,MADE;
PER SUIT, rfo ORDER"
ENGLISH StITiNGS,
BOUGHT BY US AT LESS
THAN THE GOLD DUTIES,
PAID TO PASS THEM
THROUGH THE NEW YORK CUSTOM
HOUSE,
WE OFFER READY-MADE AT
s20
PER SUIT;
-~E S25 -
WHEN MAZE 70 ORDER.
A. SAKS & CO.
316 SEVENTH STREET.
BLUE MIXED SUITS f1f q, and Boys Suits of
the same for $50, both fast colors.
Fine White Vests
Handsome Suits for Youth and Boyhood.
Perfectly fitting Shirts.
Recent Additions:
Fine assortment Of Goods for Gentlemen's Gar
ments to order.
Prices in plain figures.
Inspection invited. GEO. q. HESNING,
No. 40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
THE ARMY MEDICAL MUSEUM

The Secretary Of War yesterday sent to Con.
gress o communication from DR.. A. Y. P. Gar
nett offering to sell the United States certain
property owned by him adjacent to the Army
Medical Museum. The property consists OF q
brick stable, facing twenty feet on the alley In
the rear Of Tenth street. and running back thirty
feet on the lot. The price claimed Is g. 500. Tho
Surgeon General indorses the proposition, stating
that the acquisition Of the property is desirable
Tor many reasons, especially as being under Gov
ernment control, It would not be occupied as a
stable, and tho present risk from FIRE would be
diminished,
National Republican., 1874-05-14
TNHE TONER LECTURES.

The Third Lecture of this course to encourage
he discovery of new truths for the AdvancempnE
Of Medicine, " will be delivered by Prof. j. NJ DA
sl2 street, on THURSDAY, May IL, at O'Clock
Subject Of Lecture, 'Ths Production of Disease
Of the Heart by Strain and OyeractIon" The Ined1-
leal and all Others interested in sCnIa
studies ara Invited. JOSEPH HENRY,
Presfdent RI nfI
National Republican., 1874-05-14
FINANCIAL.
NEW YopK srocK rxcuI,

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
FlTnishsdby Le,cis JohRson Co., Bankers, Vernnn
kOtn, a9Tfhedst corner Psnnsyl1aaia dSsIgus GRd
Tenth street, Washington.
WEDNESDAY MAY l3 1874.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
THE STEAMER LADY OF THE LAKE

VII not make her regular trip to-day, she having
leit yesterday for Baltimore to 20 upon the rail-
way 70 nave her hull painted, and will return in
Tine TO make her regular trip Monday, May Is.
~ z. PLANT, Agent.
National Republican., 1874-05-14

LION BREWERY LAGER BEER
in casks and bottles, for sale BY sam1 @. Palmer,
Georgs.oTn, d. y.
National Republican., 1874-05-14

SALE OF VILLA SITES.
Owing to the rainy weather the subdivision Of
the lnnd into market and villa sites belonging to
Alexander Hunter, and lying on the railroad be-
tween Alexandria and Washington, couldn't be
finished, thereb by delaying the proposed sale until
about the middle OF May. Messrs. Lstimer &
CleaFy, auctioneers, will have the same adyer-
tised In q few days.
National Republican., 1874-05-14

Legislation In her State necessary regarding the
extension.
Mr.. Cewun, of Pa, made a similar report con-
ce"ring his State,
Ine convention then adjourned, sshject to the
Call OF the president
National Republican., 1874-05-14
COMPLETION OF THE cy11v RR1no,

COMPLETION OF THE CHALN BRIDGE.
The Secretary Of War has transmitted to the
House report Of the Commiss ioner of Public
Buildings, rendered through the chief engineer
OF the army, which recommends the appropriation
ofS4,eSo for the completion Of the Chain bridge,
recently constructed. The document states I hat
there has already been expended on this " ork
$500 and that M for its completion ss $50 is re-
CURED for 27o4 linea feet Of hsnd-rail 81 500 for
was referred to the Committee on Appropriation 8.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
FOUNTAIN AouARluMs
INCREASE YOUR LIGHT,

Something novel and beautiful for FISH and
flowers. Just the thing for conseryatories Call
and see in operation at tho show rooms of Hamil-
ton & Pearson, Y. NJ. O. A. building.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
TUESDAY, May u, SATURDAY, NAV 1s. TIES.
'DAr'SM sNSy i; IIb5GKsPt1: Nay a,


Among the diagrams and views exhibited during
st$tes showing the Mineral REGIONS: The TreasnrH
Shtst OF the Nation; Dividing Line or Gold ana
eufeT; tic Wasboe Range Of MountGins; GeoloRi-'
cal Hl-tory; Mount Davidson Island Peak3
First appearance ofGreenstone; breaking Through
Of TraeLyte; How Comstock Lode Originateda
Interior View Of the Richest Mines in the WorldI
Two hundred Millions Of Dollars Produced Already
Moulh OF the sutIo Tunnel; Conveying Air 10
the Mines; RalToadi Timbering; Boring HoleE
ElthCompressed-Alr Drills; Ex ploSion with Nitros
GlyeeTtns or Giant Powder; Machine shop; Dwelie
Tior and interior, Old Kentuck aud bis Jackass,
View nom the Summit over the Forty Mile DeserlA
Westward View towards Mount Davidson; YirRiniE
CITY and Gold Hill; shaft 900 Feet Deep; Capitol
AZ Washington and 50. Psul's In London; Dead
SMeghi, Water, Ore, Waste Rock, and ron oh
kslosS appTs n ~ sainWns Pumps The hos T5Sokea
gre: the Opposition to the Sutro Tunnel; Stock,
Samoiing; Rascslittes ofthe California Bank Ring;
Cheating spd Roboins the Public; BrfbIng OF
~ Yes rs and dssislstSrss, Ysnal
Low Tering and Holsting Of Orei Water Power Util-
l1ed in Mines; Mines Of ihe 1ars MounIaIns, il
Gormany; Chimney 2, 900 Feet High; PrIucipIes or
Ventilation; Consumptlve Mineri-the cause OF hui
nanity demands remedy: Accidents IN Minegt,
A Saye-Mlners Buried Alive; Premature BlastE
boating abouti Failing Down the SHAFT: Fire In
the yellow Jacket Mine-<2 miners burned to death,
Escape and Rescue through the Tunnel; also, ,VIeWS
Oh Mining Scenes In all Parts OF the World.
Admission free. Tickets may be obtained on az
plieHtion at tho ofncs of Wizards Hotel. at the
mons, bookstore. Those heretofore Issued are good
Tor all lectures,
National Republican., 1874-05-14
HOUSE OF DELEGATEs

The House met at the usual hour.
By Mr.. Underwood; Bill for opening alley in
square 100. Referred TO tho Committee on Pub
lie Works and Property.
BY Mr.. Brewer: Bill TO provide for the pay
ment Of special taxes In approved certificates Of
the auditor Of the Board Of Public Works Re-
ferred to the Committee on Laws and Judiciary.
BY Mr.. Robertson: Resolution that the Com
mittee on Printing bo directed to advertise for
proposals for printing the journal, calendar bills
Ae., Of the House Of Delegates. Passed.
BY Mr.. Hunt: Bill providing for the sale Of the
Central guard-house, aud the erection Of one OF
moro station houses In lieu thereof. Referred 10
the Committee on Police.
On motion OF Mr.. Brooks, the House then went
into Committee Of the Whole on the District code,
Mr.. Gordon In the chair.
After some time spent in considering the code
the committee rose and the House adjourned.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY,
THE COUNCIL.

The Council met yesterday at o'clock p. m,
Mr.. VIM. Stickney, president, in the chair. The
president laid before the Council report show
ing the membership of the FIRE department and an
inventory Of property belonging to the same;
which were referred to the Committee on the Fire
Department. At 6:l6 p. m, on motion Of Mr..
Browne, the Council adjourned.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
rITJMER cJE1PY,S

sale of Chromos commences this evening at their
auction rooms. The collection being q very good
one, parties desiring such goods should not fail
to attend. -. ...
National Republican., 1874-05-14

OISs ..IsLEY SEWARD, Chairman.
Miss SARA CAER UPToS, Secretary.
Miss EMMA SEDGwICK, Treasurer.
National Republican., 1874-05-14
T INCOLN HALL.

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND,
SATURDAY, May I3 II. Is and is,
First Appearance this season OF
FRANK MAcEVOY'S
NEW HIBEANICON:
OR. IEERAND IN AMERICA.
The FaEorlte Irish Comedian,
- MIR. ROBERT BYRNES,
In his originai character,
- BARNEY. THE GUIDE.
Mr.. EMIL A1IEs, in bis celebrated characters,
FrltZ our German Friend, and Old Black Joe.
Miss MARY MACCREA, the popular ContraltO.
Miss HATTIE CLIFTON. the fayorite Soprano.
M!ss KATE BYRSES, late OF Dublin Theatre.
Pruf. NOSELIN, Musical Director.
To conclude with the Iau gha BILE Fare,
THE HAUNTED GUIDE
Evening Prlcesi Admission, 50 cents: Reserved.
MATiNEE shTTRDxY' 2p. N.
Matinee Prices: Adults . ceuls Children 10 cts.
E.vii-0t y. Z. GARLICK, Agent.
National Republican., 1874-05-14

few choice seats can he secured at the once OF
For : Op.r9 loHSe, sShiu ton. good for round
trip an ! Admission, y
Sale Of seats commences Wednesday, MAY 9.
The tickets Will Je good ia either afternoon train
to baltimore Of tie BJitinOre and Ohio railroad.
4 special trau will leave Baltimore at Il:i5 D.
fer wasa.ugfou during the Boogh enga cement.
Rounl Tip tickets, ": admission. o..
lSIar and Critic.l my5
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-06-04

father. an old man of seventysight,
thinking that something might be got out
of the house before the food reached it.
went back. In dashed the SON after him,
begging him TO leave the doomed build
ing. While raising one Of the windows,
the door gave way beneath their feet, and
his father disappeared from his sight.
The young man had just time to Chamber
out Of the window, and as the house tipped
over crawled up its side to the roof just as
the building broke up, leaving him but
fragment TO cling to for his life, and on
he went sailing down that awful Hood In
full sight of wife and children, who, as they
looked on in terror and agony, expected
momentarily to see him sink beneath the
surging mass. In q few seconds his frail
raft was crushed like an eggshell, but his
presence Of mind never deserted him. he
jumped for another, and when that was
gone for yet another. He was fastening
down with the current at terrific speed,
and, intent on the fearful task he had in
hand, never once thought of the dams to-
ward which he was Fastening. The first
one is reached in the awful crash and jam.
He Is hurled seemingly twenty feet in the
air, to come down and be submerged for
the first time far beneath the waves. AS
he came to the surface again and clasped
another piece of driftwood he realized
with an intensity unimaginable by those
whose lives have never been imperiled
that another and higher dam was but a
short distance below, and that he had alb
solutely no hope for life unless he es-
caDed from the food before that point
was reached; but fortunately the swollen
mass Of water and debris at that moment
surged toward shore, and Selling an OPP
portunity which seemed to be prOviden-
TALLY presented he clambered across
some broken roots, which served him as
a bridge, and with leap again had q
foothold on the earth. The feelings of a
man who, like him, had scarcely hope
of life, on finding himself escaped from
the jaws of death cannot be depicted.
Only cool and intrepid man could have
passed through that experience, and pos
sibly Mr.. Dunning could not but for his
experiences before as raftsman in Cam
adian waters. He had been swept half a
mile down the river and was utterly ex-
hausted by the intense strain on mind and
body, nerve and muscle, yet as he lay on
the bank for moment to get his breath
he could not suppress smile at the APP
pearance of man who escaped from the
flood near the same place by Selling hold
of the limbs of large tree on the bank.
Fleshy though he was, this man went up
that tree like squirrel, and did not stop
until he was at least thirty feet above the
water.
Mr.. Dunning describes as the most ap-
palling incident of the memorable ride
the heartrending screams and groans of
women and children in houses that were
swept down with him and seemed to be
beneath him. He says they will ring in
his ears till the latest day Of his life.-Cor.
N. y. Herald.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-06-04

Three men and two boys lately floated
for thirty-two days in the Indian Ocean,
in a small boat, before they were rescued.
For the last eleven days they had neither
food nor water, except that the mate shot
a bird which CHANGED to fly over them.
They chewed lead to moisten their Threats,
tried to eat their boots and jelly fish, and
in delirium sought to kill one another
inviting death. Blood from wounds in a
fray was eagerly drunk, bat when the
frenzy passed the men would shake hands
and kiss each other. Lots were cast, and
boy in the boat doomed to be killed /;
but this the mate, who acted throughout
most resolutely, prevented