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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10
The stcreopticon Medical Lectures.

The Opera House Will be given over
to an audience of gentlemen tonight,
when DR.. j. ChaS. Harrison will com
mence his series of popular medico-
stereopticon lectures to the sterner sex.
The series will consist of two lectures
to men only, and both lectures will be
handsomely illustrated with vivid dis
solving views OF anatomy, art ana
travel. Dr. Harrison has been great
traveller and close student and will dur
ing the course of his lectures, speak OF
his experience in the wildS of Africa,
Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand,
as well as his hospital experience in
Paris, London, Vienna and Berlin. The
Views which he will exhibit at both lee
lures have been specially prepared for
him from cases that came under his per
sonal care. and cannot be duplicated.
DIR. Harrison is a fluent, bright and en-
tcrtaining speaker, and keeps his audi
ence thoroughly interested during the
entire lecture. No charge for admission
tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10
THE NEWSPAPER AND TIE BIBLE.
me SUBJECT ora sermon by Rev.Mr. Afford,
at the Third Presbyterian Church.

at the
A special sermon for young men was
delivered at the Third Presbyterian
Church. yesterday morning. by the pas
tor. Rev. c. VI. Afford. In the evening
the services were well attended, and
subject Of Rev. Affords discourse was
The Newspaper and the Bible" The
SERMON was a most interesting one, and
was listened to attentively throughout.
The reverend gentleman said among
other things:
The two great forces in the mental
and moral world are the newspaper and
the Bible. They are the most potent
forces and yield 4 great influence, but
are sometimes. unfortunately, antagon-
iStic 10 each other. The newspaper is
human, and the Bible divine. The
newspaper is the greatest power in the
world. but it falls short of the Bible in
its influence for good
The newspaper and the Bible are the
great educators. If man received his
education from the former alone, he
would be an infdel, while if the Bible
was the sole teacher its effect would be
to make him fanatic. One is needed
To educate the intellect, and the other
10 educate the morals. The combina-
ton OF the two forces IN education, pro-
duces the model man,
The Sunday edition of the press is an
evil, which tends to usurp the place of
the Bible, and it should be stamped out.
The newspaper firm has no more right
to sell its papers on the Sabbath than
has the merchant TO sell his wares. The
Sunday edition is considered the best,
has the largest circulation, and brings
the greatest price. The newspaper
caters TO the taste Of its readers, and
the patrons are therefore in measure
responsible for the Sunday paper.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10
Explosion of Benzine'

Saturday evening, Mrs. Albert Wnth,
rich, of the Eighth ward, had her manu-
badly burned by an explosion OF pen
zine. She had been using it to clean
clothes near the stove. In some man
ner it caught fire, and blazed up, ignit-
ing the carpet and the clothes which
were being cleaned. In extlnguishing
the blaze Mrs. Wuthrich had her right
hand and wrist painfully burned. a
large hole was burned in the carpet
but little other damage done.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10
Steady Work.

Every available seat was taken at
Evangelstic Hall Sunday evening, ana
the standing room was occupied, 1t being
the thirty-eighth consecutive meeting OF
the series. This place, on the main
thoroughfare, will be open nightly for
Christian work, in charge of Mr.. {. W.:
Sawyer, with well organized band OF
workers, and it is believed much good
can be accomplished. On Thursday
night. the 18th inst, the ladies will
give the second of the coffee and lunch
festivals. and everybody will be wei
come
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10
THE SPARKLING souBRETTE.

Commencing on next Thursday even
ing and continuing three nights with a
Saturday matinee Miss Kate Emmett
will be seen in her great play, The
Waits of New York" The play will be
well staged and full of spectacular fea'
lures. Don't fail to see this most enter
tanning of PLAYS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10
4 MATTER OF INrEnEs Il
Something Which "Hegister" Readers
should Ponder Over.

We all admire diamonds. Some OF us
possess one or more: more OF us would
satisfy our longing for these beautiful
gems. i'm which Natures most precious
material is given additional charm by
the most careful human handicraft, did
we but know how easily they may
be acquired. That is the trouble. Most
people involuntarily Shudder and
clutch their pocketbookS when Dia-
mondS are mentioned, rs though they
were beyond the reach OF all but the
very wealthy. That is but one OF many
popnlar blunderS. Best get rid OF the
false impression ut once; and the SureSt
way of doing it is to call at !. Il. MILLION
4 Co.'S and have little chat with the
head of the firm about it. He knows
more about Diamonds than any
other gentleman in Wheeling
more, even, than most jewelers. IN
other cities; and that's why his house
has a reputation in this regard almost
countrywide. Only the other day he
sold choice gems to Philadelphian,
and several recent orders were from
New York State, and from the west.
There must be something behind
trade like that, just reason 1t Quit
This house makes Speciality oil
Diamonds, and have line of Blue and
Bluc-White Stones which are uncXcep-
tionable from every point OF view. They
range in price from a very moderate
sum up to EARRINGS at 81, 800; Necklaces
at 81 600; Pendents up to $500 aud $500,
etc. By the way, Diamond Pendents
are extremely stylish at present, and
Mr.. Dillon has some beauties.
just drop in and look at the goods
AID have little chat on the subject.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10
ate'" advertisements.
The Wheeling
Co..
1856 to it40 MARKET STREET

Everything in Modern P.r....
shown here-Design and ili,..
ar features in our immegsa 80.
haven't anything to show r,..
day-We keep apace win -.e,i..
endeavor to always prc,ea. n.t.
our line-In Chambers ......
(notably oak, the prettics,.sau..
by far we can interest you ,a, ...
not equalled by any HOUSE,.
tention is paid to oak goods o. al,......
Sixteenth Century fnish-We sor,
values in these goods from twcu,ys...
one hundred and fifty dol!ars-D.,
thiuk Of buying :-Must you rcfns
Examine our offerings This we.E
Oak Suits at s25.OO each-Wc eu4r.r,..
them the best values in their way-T
safest collateral offered in any mar, n
city-We hold them at these figure,
Antique Oak and Sixteenth Ccntur
ish only-In better grades we have sr
did values in superb designs-Rcs
criterions in furnniturc-Monume,.
exquisite taste.
WHEELING INSTALLMENT a.
For jingle in chinawarc. pa' Your IT,.
to this:-Toilct Sets in beauun. DECOR
tions that formerly sold at 500 arist.0
will be marked down his wcc. io%u--
Toilet Sets made in the fines. ware arts.
tically decorated, aaI n beautiful oli
shapes, considered good value al sl2Oo.
will be sold at only >,Oo-Wc'N kccl
right through this department and sm4.l
prices in the same way-Wc SSH ofr
thirty Toilet Sets in neat decorations, >y.
distinct patterns, at only $50 each
Here's an opportunity Heres d el4lo
for the economical housewife o
Sets at less than half their regular maraf
value are what we ofTer-Bc awake 'o
he importance of this sale .-Couc .a.
select what you may want in this Doe 81
hese giving-away prices -Don' hesitate
lbout money! small amount of ready
ash and the balance in easy wecA.y g
monthly payments will enable you o. trg
what you may want in our line-tHac
ierc before purchasing-A single dee
ar does double duty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10
THE NEWS OF THE DAY.
Robbery at Bellaire.

Some time during Saturday nlSnl Il
thief entered the room OF Mr.. GuS'
Greenfield, general agent OF the I; x +.
railroad. at Bellaire, and robbed thal
gentleman of SIS and gold watch
There seems to be no clue to the thie1'
nor is it apparent how he entered the
premises. cco11
This is the second time Mr.. Greenfield
has been robbed of watch.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10
An Actor Shoots Himself.

George b. Gibson, who took the part
of ELI Quick" in "The Fakir," in this
city, shot himself accidentally ut the
Parkersburg Academy of Music. In
one of the scenes in the last act when
he does his special business, in which a
revolver is fired, he pulled the revolver
from his pocket and attempted to fire 1t
of, but it snapped. In making an
examination of the weapon it was acct
dentally discharged, fearfully lacera-
ting his left hand and breaking the
bones of the first finger. The re-
volver was loaded with blank cartridges,
but Gilson's hand was less than an inch
from the muzzle. Despite the painful
ness of the wound ellison nervily and
with smile continued on the stage
throughout the scene, speaking his lines
as if nothing had occurred, and half the
audience would not have known that he
was hurt had they not seen the blood
streaming from his hand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10
Stone g Thomas.

>p,c'l' 20 ne Rsgi,ffr.
MARTINS FERRY. O.. Nov. The citizens OF
This place were thrown into "a state OF great eN-
citemeut this afternoon hy the stransest catch
ever known iu these waters. The angler, well
kuo'en resident was armed with bamboo rod
of only ordinary size lie had waited In vain
for "a bite Tor nearly hale au hour when he felt.
40 the cud OF his line, fish evidently endowed
with enormous strength The battle which en-
sued ha~ probably never been paralrlled IN pt>-
-atorinl annals 10 attracted two-thirds OF the
population % the village. So rapidly WAS the ~
citing news circulated. The hrhoiders could
scarcely believe their eye. when. "a, the tuuy
monster was drawn out ot water It's slide va,
found 20 he adorned with thr business carl OF
ALEXANDER a Co., No. iuii Main street. whose
hlrcaius boz shoes arc now attracting almost a,
much attention as the fish itself viii receive
-r.rL .n.L.r. ~ utNr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10

THE lNCURABLE CURED. MIR. NJ. :. Pol
lock. Of New London, Ohio, says that he
was for wears AFFLICTED with letter Of an
aggravated form. aad that he used all sorts
of treatment, including lotions, soaps,
salveS. and all sorts Of the ordinary blood
remedies, without benefit Was compelled
10 quit work. and his case was declared in
durable. As a last resort he took :. 5 S,
and in a few weeks he was entirely well,
and so remains. His skin is as smooth as
any ones. and general health wonderfully
improved.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10

sEcOSDrAGE

sEc0Sp PACE
S,...ts Ropds and Real Estate for Sale
Thos Brieu-
Special Notice-Henry Jatnes r....i;.h
Grand Opera House-Fay-t os'ef Aus''''
Gaietv Company.
Lost-k. % z. Charm ,.l
For Secondhand Typewriter.. -.
Grand Opera House-rhc Walls OF y" ''-N'
TRY Lists Cough Syrup-R. II. List
Wanted-Boy 90 Learn Painting / su''
For Sale-Flour and Feed business
FOR Rent-Furuished Room.
RI Estate Bargains-L A. Rolf ~ CO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10
THE WEATHER.

III. h....,, r.inf,ll iu,.r,, So was reported dur
80. ~. r..sf fwrntv-four hours. Newport, ArS.
For West Virginia aud Western Pennsy wanna M,
ana Ohio. rain. clearing ia western puio' ''''
er westerly gales. cold wave, ialr I lc>""s'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10

1000 Boys Solid Leather Working
shoes reduced to s. cents. Every pair
warranted.
Ar HAsExAUEB's SHOE House
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10
-STIFEL & CO.

Never before has our Dress Goods De-
partmcnt contained such an elegant
array Of Winner SuitIugs, Plain Novel
". Striped and Plaid Camers Hair,
Serges, Whip Cords. IIcnriettas, Ladies'
Cloths. TricotS, a..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10

Bou.s and Pimplcs and other affec
tions arising from impure blood may
appear at this season, when the blood
is heated. Hoods SarSaparilla removes
the cause of these troubles by purifying,
vitaliging aud enriching the blood, and
at the same time it gives strength to
the whole system.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10

NrEcuAN kind OF soap
madam?" Shrewd Woman-"Give me
Jaxon, always"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10

p.r-aIns In Iik Ladies' and Gents Goiu
watches at IL. Z. HILLMAN w.
No. rs Eleventh Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10
Mbeelin9 Register


Mr. c. Schnepf. the Opera House drug,
list made the following observations OF
he temperature yesterday; m o..
4. m. ~: - m, -; $ p. m, 'S' P H. 81
Veathgr cloudy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10

MERIT wins. Sales Of JaXon Soap have
trah1pl
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10

IF YOU are out ola girl. advertise III 'ne
REGISTER and secure one'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10
Money s-.S,i by buying your silverware
~ n. T.. HILLMAN X co.'s.

TIE most staple article sold is Jaxon
Soap.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10
Sotice.

IFyou want a boy. advertise in the REG
ISTER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10

IFyou have anything to sell, advertise in
the REGISTER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-10

Depot SO Twelfth stree
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-02
President Cslman, Of the Argentine
Republic, Thus Writes Him
self Down.
His Own Followers Aohast at His
Callousness and Fabulous
Vanity.


LouDos, Ava. I. ~ y AispatcA ~ tAs
Tiinss from Dusnos AyrssStates thAS prsa-
dent Cslmaa has issued = ,hAnifss>c. After
spsaklnR ot ths demand ~ his rssl9 Non,
made BY ths leaders 81 lthe revolatiohary
movement. hs ssfsrs to the prosperity and
liberty that the country enjoys under his
rule. He ignores the gravity Of what his
own journal terms the '.errors'' Of recent
events in Buenos Ayrss. The manifesto a.
tributes the solo cause Of tho insurrection
TO the insatiats ambition Of the local party
In Buenos Ayres. which, it says, wished to
impose itself upon the republic, while pros
perity. peace and security are represented
by the Celman government. Even Celman's
own party, the dispatch says, 10 aghast At
the presidents callousness and his iucom-
prehensible and vain ignorance Of the real
gravity ct the situation. The manifesto
concludes with an expression of eternal
gratitude to the supporters Of tho presi-
dents authority, and adds that patriotic
people blesses them % the saviors Of the
government.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-02
THREAD OF GOLD.
It 10 Made Of Silver Covered with Gold


It 10 Made Of Silver Covered with Gold
Leaf
The base of the '.gold thread" of COM
merce is silver, which Is brought from the
Bank of England, weighing about 1000
ounces. Gold leaf is carefully incorporated
with the silver by hammerinR and after
wards the whole is subjected to charcoal
fire. The bar is now ready for conversion
into wire. This is accomplished by draw
ing it from 100 to LEO times through ever
Diminishing holes IN steel plates, and
finally, when the capabilities of
this metal have been exhausted
through apertures in diamonds, ru-
bies or sapphires. The delicate wire
thus obtained must now be passed
through the steel rollers Of ono of Herr
Krupp's little ''datting mill" This brings
q 9 to the final process spinning of the
fiattened wire round silk. to form the gold
en- thread of commerce. These spinning
machines are worked by water, although
two steam engines are to be found in the
ia ctorv; for water power is considered to be
more regular and even in its action.
There is small demand for the round
wire for the adornment of epaulets, etc.,
but the bulk of the manufactured article
finds it's way in the shape Of silky gold
thread to India and the far east. generally,
where it is converted by skilled native labor
into those gorgeous cloths and tissues in
which the heart of the Oriental delights.
It is asserted that every ounce OF the bars,
each containing 2 per cent Of gold, was run
to the length of 500 to :, 800 yards, and the
amazing figure Of 5000 yards is on record.
This latter thread would be finer than hu-
man hair, but even then tho extreme limit
is not reached.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-02
IN PEACE THEY DWELL.
There II No War Between Rival Pacific
Steamship Lines.

There II No War Between Rival Pacific
Steamship Lines.
NEW YoRK, Aug. 1.-[speoial. THE prin-
cipal officers Of the Pacific Mail Steamship
company declare that the reported compe-
tition between that company and the Cana
dian Pacific line is q tempest in teapot.
One of them said: 'sThere is no difference
between the railroad and the steamship
companies. The company which is now
running steamship line in oonnec
tion with the Canadian Pacific is
entirely independent of it. The Canadian
Pacific will have it's own vessels in few
months, and there will be perfect harmony
between us when the line 10 established.
The present company wants to do some
thing precisely what do not know-and
it has made one or two propositions. The
warfare is on the China business, which
has not been profitable since the Chinese
exclusion act.'
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-02
CHICAGO CARPENTERS.

Trouble Liable to Break Out Again In the
Windy City.
CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-The lack of general
attempt by the Boss Carpenters association
to carry out to-day the policy embodied in
resolutions adopted last night was sur
prise even to the Journeymen Carpenters
council. About GOO members of the bosses'
association last night adopted resolution
refusing, as previously agreed upon, an adj
vance of ~ cents an hour. OF 5000
journeymen dependent upon the new bosses
however, only obout 400 quit work to-day.
Whether or not general strike will again
be declared is mooted question. II is
asserted by some that the council, instead
of advising strike, proposes to settle the
matter in the courts, as the agreement for
an advanced rate after Aug. l, was entered
into with each employer individually.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-02
IN NEW FORM.
Public Debt Statement Shows but Small
Decrease.

Public Debt Statement Shows but Small
Decrease.
WARRINGTON, Aug. 1.-The public debt
statement was issued to-day in new form
Of which the following is q synopsis: The
aggregate of the interest bearing debt, ex-
elusive OF United States bonds issued to
Pacific railroads, $70O, 799, $50; debt on
which interest has ceased since maturity,
1,O63, ,135; aggregate Of debt bearing no in
terest, including National bank funds de-
posted in the treasury under the act of
July IA. 80, $407, ,S56, ,6s3; aggregates of cer-
tiicates Offset by cash in treasury. S474, ,O73,-
O4O; aggregate Of debt, including certifi.
Gates, July 81. 80, $1.5s4, ,632, ,O6s; total
cash in treasury, $7O6, 1896; debt less
cash in treasury July 81, 80, $876, ,389, 113;
20, $40; net decrease during the month,
1856, ,257. kc
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-02
Stoutness and Intellect.

It is frequently averred that fat il dead
ening to the brain and consequently foe
to mental activity. But is this 70? Some
of the greatest men the world has ever
known were plump even to obesity. Ma
poleon was decidedly embonpoint. DR..
johnson was fieshy even to fabbiness. SO
was his biographical shadow. Boswell.
Balsac, the great French novelist. was 90
stout that it was days exercise to walk
around him; and he was encircled with
bandsRes as if he were hoQshead, Ros-
sini, the composer. was regular Jumbo,
since for six years he never saw his knees.
Jules Jauin, the prince of critics, broke
every sofa he ever sat down upon. La
blanche. the italian singer, was charged
three fares when he travelled. Dumas pere
vas stout, and Saint Beuve was Cursed With
the stomach of Falsta6 az Ranan IL
now. Eugene Sue had such aversion to his
10 Keep it down, and yet he wrote the Wan
derino Jew. A man il not necessarily fat
Vitted because he has boundiam stomsch.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-02

His Kreutzer sonata Excluded from the
Mails e. Indecent :sg
WAsHMoToN, Aug. 1.-The opinion of
Assistant Attorney General Tyner, of the
postoffice department. upon which was
based the order excluding from the mails
Count Lyof Tolstoi's book, Kreutzer Som
alta, is addressed to Third Assistant Post
master General Hazen, and consists Of two
sentences. It is as follows:
Return herewith the publication entitled
Kreutzer Sonata, offered for mailing at the
postofice at Chicago, ILL.,, as matter of the
second class. After careful examination Of
this publication am of the opinion that it
is of an indecent character; hence it is for
bidden circulation in the mails by the act
approved Sept. Is. 1885,"
Upon receipt of this opinion an order was
printed in the usual form and sent to the
postmasters at Chicago and New York di-
recting the book to be excluded from the
mails. II is believed that an appeal viii be.
taken to the postmaster general.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-02
! PACING SENSATION.
Has Completes the Circuit in 2:11 I
But 10 Wiudod.

Has Completes the Circuit In 2:1l 1-2,
But 10 MINDED.
CLEVELAND, Aug. 1.-The Grand Circuit
citing closed to-day. The chestnut geld
Dallas, by Almont, proved sensation
Fhe 2:l7 pacing race. He finished fifth
Fhe first heat, but went to the front in
second and completed the circuit in
~, duplicating the performance of
Pnis on Wednesday. He was laid up in
third heat and could not make sufi-
bit rally to win.
|22 trot, $1,000 divided d-McDoll won,
wson second, Frank B. third, Wonder
|rth. Best time. 2:18k.
III pace, S1.5OO divided Cricket won,
|las second. Maggie b. third, Sceoto
third. Best time, Blk.
ree-for-al trot, 81 1,O0O-Rosalind Wilkes
!, Susie S. second. Best time, 2:16.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-02
Wind and Rain.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Aug. 1.-Early this
morning violent wind estorm, accompan-
led by a terrible rain, passed over Warwick
and down the west shore Of the bay. At
Rickety Point it ploughed it's way across
the water to the east side, striking between
Warren and Bristol. A child was killed by
lightning and many buildings demolished.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-02
1t. Labors Ended.

SpR1NaH1EID, ILL.,, Aug. 1.-The house and
senate of the state legislature this evening
finally passed the worlds fair bill after
knocking out the eight-hour section. This
was done after long debate in both houses,
and conference of the committee with the
opponents to that section, they holding
that it was special legislation and uncon-
stitutional. Its friends finally consented to
its elimination from the bill on condition
that . joint resolution be adopted requiring
the directors to make eight hours the rule.
This was done and the legislature adjourned
sine die.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-02
In tho Commons.

LONDON, Aug. LIN the commons to-day
Secretary Ferguson declared that no per-
mission had been ACC orded Germany to e.
tablish protectorate on Zanzibar
mainland. The sultan had bound himself
not to allow any trading monopoly within
his territory. Attorney. General Webster,
replying to question, said that assuming
slavery to be lawful according to the laws
OF the country over which there 10 a
British protectorate, it would be recognized
az a lega! status. Ferguson confirmed the
reports that the British African Lake, COM
pany's steamer James Stevenson had been
seized by an officer Of the Portuguese nauy.
He stated that the British minister at Lis
bon had been instructed to demonstrate
with the Portugal against the seizure and
demand the punishment Of those who seized
the steamer.