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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-10-04
IN DREADFUL SUSPENSE.

A good yarn is To- hand from the wi.ds
Of Australia. TWO impecuniOus Scots
men. travelling north in search OF gold,
came upon @ saloon. They only had
"saxpence" between them, so they or
Gerei one nip O. whusSy."
They were hesitat.ng who should have
The first drink, when an aud &C
Quaintance joined them. Pretending
they has Just drank, one Of them handed
the newcomer the whisky, requesting
him 10 join hem in a drink.
he drank, and after a few minutes OF
painful silence and suspense said:
Now. boys, youu have one with
me-"
"Wasua that wei managed, mon?''
said one TO his pal afterward.
"Ay. II was" said the other. sOlemnly,
"but it was a dreadful riskr-Odds and
Ends.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-10-04
THE NEW JERUSALEG
From London Truth.

From London Truth.
These links always remind me on.
New jerusalem said Cu,Lsl P.1ss,~,
as, after carefully testing Ile biz
Of q brassey in relation 20 ls b.
imbedded "Silvertown." he replaced h..
wooden implement IN his bag -t liz.
out the heayiesl iron ae D..
and why Of the New Jeru -t,i,
quired Minnie Arson, his D .-.-e,.s
foursome.
Because there IS nothing s-s t.,,
maketh a lie," answered Tlss-.1-
gravely. This is 1he four @ I'M.
ming that l have had TO play .ya IN.
bottom OF a cavity
Minnie laughed.
"You use your Bible know t,
practical illustration sac
Just So" Miss Arson. Cs-,a
man preached from a tex '.-. s--5,
which impressed me gre5- ..sL Ig.,
thinking Of our foursome the +s
and could not help feeling
from a golf standpoint Ies
Paul"
I'm what way?'
"Why, the evil thu. T womb ---
slicing, pressing, toppn- e'e.A
and the good l would DO
hands well away. straight
that DO not. The Fps.
also. contained a very ~ ru,
They went astray IN the
OF the way / neo4 200. ...
thoughts az once Ierer.
experience in The grave.
fore"
Really. Mr. P.nker,m ID,
rigible.'
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-10-04
wtFEr1N4 REG1 sTER. SUNDAY OCTOBER 4, 1886:
sudden wealth. Three months afterwards
he died in the madhouse.
UANnIp DIT tvs IIOOnOn

sudden wealth. Three months afterwards
| he died in the madhouse.
| vANDERBILTS HOODOO.
Not all such tales have so tragic an end
ing. Upon the very border of Biltmore
George vanderbilt's North Carolina es-
tate. there dwells a farmer fat ruddy
and contented. knowing. as he does. that
the owner of Biltmore would give cool
million any day to GUST him.
BiItmore is so planned that its borders
end upon streams. in forests and upon
large adjoining estates of gentlemen. Bill
Nve's place touches Biltmore upon one
end. These people never annoy the owner
Of Biltmore. and he does not feel that he
has any territorial boundaries Except
for this one farmer!
This old man sold his estate TO George
Vanderbilt. but carefully marked on one
section of Il for himself He did not sell
unite all he owned. There was still a
narrow strip left Upon this he moved his
LITTLE farmhouse and stubbornly refused to
bulge. Every year immense sums nave
hene offered him 10 sell the little farm
house and live elsewhere. But there ne
lives. placidly smoking his pipe thing ms
two or three acres and enjoying the shoot
inp and fishing OF his neighbor, whose land
dins down into valley just there. max
ING the old mans farmhouse a veritaole
spying ground.
CORBIN THWARTED.
Austin Corbin bought his immense coun-
trv estate more craftily than most MILL
ionaires know how to do. For months be-
fore he built his house he had old farmers
going around with their pants tucked IN
boots saving TO the farmers around, wall.
I guess I'd like to buy strip O that land
o. yourn.'
Think o. settlln' hereabouts?' the
farmers would ask.
wall. yes, if you don't hold your
land too high"
And so his crafty agents got hold OF
many and many a hundred acres at the
regular market price.
But there was one old farmer IN the in
terror of the forest land who said nothing
but sawed wood When the make-believe
farmers approached him he answered:
II guess won't sell jest yit- In the spring
this here wood'll all be gone. Then III
sell the place ter yer.
We've got him cinched," said the wise
agents. THAT wood is only good for this
seasons chopping" Meanwhile they
bought up enough land TO make a hand
some mark. and began 10 turn stone for a
house. But IN the spring the old man
thought differently about moving Guess
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-10-04

I've thought better Of it, he chuckicd-
Tho GROUND was broken. the stone carted
and the mansion completed. Then came
rho STACKING of so great an estate. MY
bov " Corbin used 10 say 10 his young
friends. MY boy. DO YOU see those grouse
running around: and can you hear the
quail? Nv boy. I'm few years III have
finer shooting than Beresford has got on
his place
4 startled squawk Of the wild fowl broke
tho stiffness. 4 stamping Of game in the
woods told that disturbing element was
~ hand Through the elegantly planned
mark came an old man. with a gun on his
shoulder and hts dogs AZ his heels. Where
are YOU going?' demanded Mr.. Corbin.
Going home" replied the old man la
conically.
..II see about that" said Corhin.
A lawyer was called IN and the law was
read. But the closest application could
find no hindrance 10 a man reaching his
own property. "A man IS entitled 20 a
Rangplank 70 his own habitat" was the
ultimatum. And they could get no further.
That man still holds the property. he
has an idea his grandchildren viii sell for
millions.
There Is a well-known story that Levi
= Morton. with his Jersey pigs and MS
Alderney cows. would dearly like 20 pur-
chase a snug bit Of property that Hes nex'
70 his. but the owner holds on for peculiar
reasons. lie wants 20 be next tho rose
lie is a politician OF local repute. and tn
privilege of saying that 10 lives next u
Morton IL worth twenty votes 70 him
When so lofty reason restraints mar
II is a mean politician that would seek q
tempt.
A LENOX TENANT.
At Lenox. upon one Of tho lovely hill
sides leading up 70 october Mountain tn
IIorrv whitney country place. ther'
stands a little shanty with a eobbleston'
foundation and a single sprawly tre'
growing alongside. only one side Of It enc
great estates. Many and many TINE
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-10-04
NOAH AND MONEY.

The financial agitation has caused con-
siderable research on the subject re-
marked the cheerful idiot 20 his pastor the
other 3ay "I suppose he continued.
"that YOU have made a study of the mon
cys of che Bit,c9'
"O. rcs. replied the minister blandly.
ct am familiar 70 DE sure with the bib
ucan coins"
II infer that paper money was used at
the time OF the food" continued the idiot,
soarring for a chance 20 make home
thrust
what has led you to this conclusion?"
asked the pastor.
"wen. we read OF where the dove
brought the rreen back 10 Noah. wash
inrt0n Times.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-10-04
HOUSES THAT
CAN'T Be- bought.
Rockefeller Finally Paid $4,000 FIR
q Slanty

Located In His Hudson River Park.
Owner Crazy with Joy-An . q
Woodman Who Crossed the Aus
tin Corbin Place to Reach His
Woodland Abode-Law Gives a
Man Gangplank to Get Home.
George Vanderbilt Covets a Shed
That Stands as a Spying Place
Upon q Lovely Valey-Spot in
LeaOx That Sloane and Stokes
Can Buy.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-10-04

have the owners Of the proper,y o., a.,
side tried to buy Of the old worrs, -,
owns it. But she. poor thing keen, =
one-slded COW and sells her milk ~ -
neighbors and holds on. At a-g . -
wanted 5000. Now she refuses ,- 80
But she is old and can't live forever NJ.
her little place will be bought c.e-- -.
her son, who urges her 10 sell.
Such are few OF the tales of r-r, $751;.
having great estates, want ore ut... .
besides. And such is tho tale az a..-. .'
pidity that these owners. poor a1a ~
ing for necessities. bear their alv.-.r.-,
hardships. sure that a gold min. u.. -
at their feet If they can only W.-
enough for IL.
ALBERT CAl--r-,.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-10-04
THEIR POPULARITY EXPLAINED

N thought he admired large women, "
he said.
That's what he always said" she an
swered.
And yet he married a little bit Of a
thing" he persisted.
Does that surprise you?' she in
quired.
Certainly. when he admired"
20, that has nothing to do with II, "
she explained. showing some contempt
for his ignorance. Lots Of men admire
large women, but they don't pick on.
that kind to boss around. Chicago
Post
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-10-04

"PeoDle know me and 'lrs iD
lowances," said Cut-sl f-l..0- -'-'
ogetically.
People dii know o1.ilsn J.
very well indeed The most
comic Ion OF ..e London stag
ablv me bas-snowu man in
trv non even excepting ir 1.
Mr. Grace. Tcr more lan
! the Duj..c. o. aIi classes, ta1
ING 10 him 10 "Tick.a.
( mort" .le. Glrruli'y and
induced br laughter ar Ibis
pers0natln. would. taken O..
/ filed a go0d-sized reservoir
stalled oxen (as Pinker.on Sd
nate the sleek and prosper'-
who sat In me hall guinea
! frl o. their dignity .euta.
llwalstcoats shook and rher
were digested thus saving
their entertainment .l r.
] podophylln. Cutish PINK
declared this 20 he 'le D.
farcial success. when
piece he used 20 say.
Judge whether 90 is likely
always fix my eye on fae
tine IN the house. ~ Dr.
lsfied: II he chuckles au
he laughs hat dige
dunno where / are. i'l.
thing / do know, and ,l-
In for a safe run OF 3'0
J Cutlish Pinker.0n W.'
IS 20 say, he was On .-'
forty. He was a cultivate.
passions. which were ~
sailing his susceptible
heart. And II the tr1.l
this golf f0ursome 30 Na!
making one on NE l.E
been arranged by h.w
facilitate O Irritation
| affection for the game d..
Anson's sister. Dora. anu
Tredgold. a fellow com
tons company, formed
They also were firtiticSs9
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-10-04
MERFLY ~ INsINuATIoN.

I've great story TO tell you. boys 4"
said a drummer 20 group In the corri-
dor Of the Iroquois last Night. Il don't
think any OF you ever heard me tell II be-
fore"
rs it a really good story?' asked one
Of the party. doubtingiy.
1T certainly is
Then you never told It before. Buff
falo Times.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-09
PETERSBURG HAPPENINGS.
a Convicted aIurdcrer sriII Probably
Go Frcc-Cotton Mills so rscsu,,r

Petersburg, Va. Jan S.-tSpeciaD-
inc regular monthly meeting OF the
County Court of Prince George will
convene this morning, but there are no
cases on the criminal docket To be held
IL Is likely that Golden Carroll. the
negro who WAS convicted in this Court
sometime ago OF the murder of an nm
SHOWN negro near Disputantn station
on, The Norfolk and Western railroad
ana his punishment fixed ut sixteen
years III the penitantlnry. will be dis
chai ged. Mir. John !. Cooke. the Attor.
ncy for tire Commonwealth of tho
county. told me to-day that Judge
Hancock had granted the prisoner 4
new trial on the ground that the testi-
mony upon which he was couvirteJ
DICT, and tina, as he AIr Cocke) hnG
10 new evidence to Introduce On, ran
woulu i'll all probability be set free.
Fhe vcStry Of 81. Pauls Episcopai
Church held II meeting yesterday after
noon and transacted routine business
The trouble at the Church OF tho Coon
SErphcrd Memorial. in B!andford F:
iull account Of which has appeared IN
inns iccrresponG.sncc. was thoroughly
discussed. Nothing, however. way
done, as Bishop Randolph. who hus
The whole matter in charge. has no,
made known what steps he proposes
taking. Rev. MIR. Cassel declined to
reil;tin any lorgcr in charge of the
chuiah unless by the pcrcmptory or
der of Bishop Randolph, and this urdc,
me ltishop did not give. On last sun
GAY the church was closed and no ser
vices We're held there. 1t is likely that
me iiishop will make known his action
III this unfortunate church controversy
III u Nv days. Rev. Mr. Casscll now
has charge l0I ST. Johns Mplscorh.
Chnrch at City Point ana Merchant
iiorc Church in Prince George county
The Swift Creek cotton mills. which.
have, been closed for Mhu past .yu
Years. will likely be In operation in
few weeks. These mills arc located in.
Chesterfield county. about three mile:
rom Petersburg, and when running or
!ctl time give employment to q large
lorc" OF 'mcn. women and child. an
some two on three car loads of mnchip.
cry Tor the mills arrived here to-day
and will be put in place at once Mr. j.
q. smith. the president OF the com
rany, is now ut the North PURCHASING
ether machinery that will be required
for the proper running of the mills
pound party was held at the First
Baptist Church this afternoon from 4
To . O'Clock for the benefit of the poo,
Of the congregation. The contributions
were very liberal.
Key. w. l.. Wright. pastor Of Leigh
street baptist Church of Richmond
will deliver the annual sermon before
the Young Peoples Union of West End
Baptist Church. this city, tomorrow
night.
Peter Crowdcr. Jr., the young Whit
man charged with stabbiug and wound
ing OF Robert Warden, u negro has
not yet been arrested
Mr.. and Mrs. y. S. Rcnach will celc>
brat. their silver wedding on the 5th
of February next.
a most delightful soirce was given
Tonight at Library Hall by Hiss Mary
Feline Johnston and Miss Ellen Whyte.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-09
Facing HofIi Waxa

When the Populist press is clamorin.
for free silver, it claims that low priced
products are an injury to everybody but
tho owners Of gold, and that the IG to
sWindle wonld help the people by dou.
bling the price of everything they buy.
But when the same papers come to de-
nouncc trusts and monopolies, they do
so Oh tho ground that those combina-
tons OF capital restrict trade and put
up prices Thus the Coal trust has been
generally condemned by the Populists
because it raised the price of GOAL go
cents pcr ton. But free silver would
make ton Of coal cost just doublo
what it is now. If higher prices in the
interest OF trusts is such bad thing.
why would they not be equally bad in
the interests of the silver barons2
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-09
stcrcopticnn rnnora,,n.

Mi Charles II. Haslicr. Il former To.
sident of Portsmouth. and a boatswain
on board the famous Aicrrlmac. will
give stcrcopticGn panorama Of the
hattle between the Merrimac ana Mons
itor in Hampton Roads. The Cumbcr.
land, Congress. Minnesota ana other
ships will lie presented. The whole bat
tie Will he shown and n description OF
the same will be given by MIR Hnskcr
who was OIL board the Virginia III the
time. The panorama. will be for the
benefit of Dillingham; Stisct Nj. Il.
Church. y small fee VIII be charged.
See advertisement.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-09
working Farmers Versus Land speeula,ors

working Farmers Versus Land Spectators.
The promise that tho selling price of
land would DO doubleday tho adoption
of free coinage is one of the main argu-
mcnts on which the silverites RELY to
capture the votes of the farmers. With
ont stopping to consider whether higher
prices would help them, some farmers
have allowed themselves to be drawn
into the free silver movement through
their desire to see a boom in farm
lands But "A little study will show them
that the initiation of farm values by
cheapening tho currency would not be
OF the slightest benefit to the working
farmer
suppose that the silver standard was
adopted and the price of farm lands
doubled. This would enable farmer
who wished to soil his property to get
more money for it, but not moro value.
Ii he wished to buy another farm or to
engage in any kind of business, no would
lind that the price of his farm would
buy no moro than it does now. The
great majority"f tho American farmers
expect to retain their land and get a
living by working on it. The fact that
farm was nominally worth more would
not make 1t grow more grain, cotton or
vegetables Its Increased price would
lead to higher tax assessments, but as
means of getting livelihood its value
would be just the Same as it is today.
Tho only men who would DO benefit
ed by inflated land values due to cheap
money would DO tho small class of spec
ulators who do not farm, but hold land
out of use for rise. The interests of
this class are directly opposed to those
OF the real working farmers, who should
not allow themselves to be deluded into
voting for scheme which will make
farms harder to get by tho men who arc
seeking homes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-09
.m.amnt orG.!d iu .ssnnl Hanks Sur.
priStn-.

New York, IAN. Sit is learned
from number OF prominent banks in
this cit? that they have been requested
often in the past few days TO open gold
accounts. These requests have come
FROM customers, including some banks
in tho Interior Tile banks. however,
have invariably responded in the mega
tive to such requests. citing the fact
that they would not be justified by
the clearing house agreement III open
ing gold accounts. The result has been
that the banks; with lnrr" vault-ro0m
have received y good deal of gold In the
last few day., which they are row
merely holding MS safe deposit agents
for the account Of country banks. Some
Of this gold has come from points far
West of Chicago. and leading bankers
say that If the amount 50 held could
b announced il would lie II genuine
surprise to the street. Most OF this
is the gold that has not been III treas
ury vaults for many months.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-09

Dallas. TEX, Jan. S.-Ex-Governor
Barnett Gibbs who for nearly II quar-
ter OF a century has been IL whcelhorse
among Texas Democrats. to-day re-
bounced allegiance To the Democracy
and Joined the Populists. In his mani
fcSto he says:
1T used to be that = Democratic plat
form was no longer than the ten com
n!andmcnts and AS easy OF compre5en-
sion. Now II would take Roger O. Mills
or Horace Chiffon two hours to tell
what ii is. The result of al The Dem
ocratio and Republican strife for Office
lis that we have had class legislation
and special iavors and political inlul-
Eriice until the people are eaten up hy
the office holding, the protected and
peESioncd Glasses. Populists could not
give us anything worse than we have
had and lTr havir." in State or Nation
IL Government. When the Democratic
party is defeated it will be rc-organ.
l%"d on basis Of honest. economical
equal government"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-09
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used The many, who live bet
Ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in tho
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant TO the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; cHcctualy cleansing the system,
dispclling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ching them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug.
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you viii not
accept any substitute If offered
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-09
I'M BERKLEY.

At a meeting of the Berkeley Literary
and Debating Society held Tuesday
evening at the residence of Rev. w. A
stay maker, the following officers were
elected: MIR. j. Il. Joughkins. President:
samuel I.nrmer Vice President: Rob-
ert II. Hendren, Secretary; Clarence S,
Burris. Treasurer
Any persons having had presentations
filled at DR.. Bilisoly's drug store. can
Dy returning No. on box or bottle to
DR.. j. Ii. Floyd. No. 65 Chestnut street
have them refilled
The Town Council VIII meet tonight.
MISS May Hawkins, of Edcnton, N.
C., is visiting Mrs. w. l.. Berkeley.
MIR. w. II. Lyons. who has been ou,tp
siek, is reported better
Mrs. j. Il. Frost, of Currituck county
N. G.. is visiting the family of Mrs, i
i. West, on Pine street
Some one entered the store of AIR
sam. Wilson Tuesday nigh, and carried
OFF about $40 worth OF goods. There 1,
no clue to the thief.
Quite number OF young peopl,
from this town will attend the Bntal
lion Drill at Armory Hall. Norfolk, To-
night ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-09
Will be found the score:
aInrrinGe ut ST. rnuI,s.

There were quite n number present
~. ~ tnc parsonage of st. Paurs Catholic
Church yesterday afternoon to Witness
the marriage of Air. james 0. Savage.
OF Suffolk. to Miss Ella Il. Shea, of
TINS city Mr.. I. " Shea acted as best
man and Miss Annie Krchmier was
maia OF honor. The bride was attired
-. .IaVeiling suit OF dark brown
ana entered leaning on the arm of
hcr aiiianced. The impressive core
mony was performed by Rev. T. j.
i3rady, after which they were driven to
Norfolk. where they took the NorroIl.
itnn western train for Suffolk. their
future nome. They We're tho recipients
of many handsome and useful presents
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-09
Che comrnoaorc.s cargo sent to cab,

Raleigh, y. c., Jan. S--Some months
ago there was a great sensation at Will
minEton caused by the seizure by the
United States officials of the steamer
Commodore, on the ground that II was
taking arms to the Cuban insurgents
Though there was no doubt as to this
fact. the case was not proven The
steamer has ever since laid at n wharf
ana now ii is discovered that n day or
two before Christmas all of the great
quantity of arms and equipments or
bDaid OF her were removed II IS said
they were all sent to Cuba. There was.
and is. intense popular sympathy with
the insurgents not only at Wilmington.
but all over the State. and several ves-
sells with arms have cleared from thai
port.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-09
England ,yiilsccurc IScr Rights; ut all
Costs.

London, Jan S.-The Central News is
authority for the Statement. that Lord
Salisbury has notified the German
government that Great Britain will
nave rights in the 'fransvaal secured TO
her under the convention Of 1854 at all
q SIS. The generosity shown by Prcsl-
dcnt Kruger Is admitted everywhere.
AT the clubs here il l. Il nlgItcr of spec
uiation as to what terms will be made
by ST" Hercules Robinson. Governor
CT the Cape Colony. The consensus; o.
criaian is that President Iirug will
eXnel the leading; n%ita:c1s in tits. rank
Of whose participation in the cCnSpira-
cy against the Transvaal government
lie p9sSes5ps proofs. and that the Brit
18Th government will punish the other
participants 1t is also believed that
the British South Afriul Company will
bc obliged To- pay Il heavy indemnity
and will lose its administrative rights
in the adjoining territory. Evcrything
i; quiet about tine government Offices
this evening. Lord Salisbury is Civ
ing Il county ball NJ Hatfield House, his
seat III HortfcvGShirc.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-09
!. German ynun s.canc. D,sap,c.

lioftor. lar. S.-Tha steamer Yumur!.
Captain Engrctsen. arrived to-day from
Port Moiant. Jamaica. and reports
that at daylight yesterday she fell i'm
win tho German tank steamer Say
ohhe. oi l'rcmcn. Captain Won Hugo.
from Venice December llth. via d.
hraltnr. December Goth. fer philadcl-
phia, witE loss of the blades OF her
rropei'df. She was under sail Cap
tain Won Hugo requested TO he towcd
90 New York. but as the Yumuri had
scarcely coal enough to enable her to
reach port and had Il iNcrishubl cargo
aboard, the latter was una BILE to render
assistance. When the Yunuri left the
disabled steamer she was about no
miles off South Shoal I.ightship.