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The sun., 1896-10-08
BIG SILE OF SILKS.
offered as n Result OF the Mo Extrnordl.
nary Condition Known to the Trade.


The largest lot of black silks ever offered at
auction In the country was placed on sale At :he
auction rooms Of Townsend & Montant. 81 and
80 Leonard street. at II O'Clock yesterday morn
ing Over 1000 pieces were offered. Between
"0O ana 400 prospective BUYERS were present.
Among them we're many women who represented
eFess'H"ElAg establishments. The prospective
oayers came from nearly all Of the large cities
~ the Eastern, Middle, Western. and Southern
s'ates the sa'o Was peremptory. and was by
ORDER Of John y. Stearns ds Co.
before the auctiOneer called for bids Mr..
n'eaFis mounted the stand and made speech.
he SAD that ho regarded the condition OF the
mafEet which nccessitated the Offering of such
sta.Et ggantlt" OF black silks at auction as the
trElr. - " ~
,,ttihF first 'n's offered were 2O-inch tatfetas.
T, ~",'h were pl Il beautiful black finish. There
Ia ',!hu'ii competition, and the lots were sold
S!tah Sy!satoh j.; To- IT cents per yard Seven lots or
S,aaII in'"a' went Tor from Al to so cents.
Srgev,Il Interest was taken in these sales as It
f.m EeHrra'ir Conceded that the prices were
ns, ,.t hGca'i"u ot the bidding that might be ex-
'|St'u i,,,E ,'E ne remainder OF theauction.
,ba times iLr bidders were 30 numerous that
crI,""GGN "GN i"i'tcr Wac confused and he had diln-
tancy,u t,S -, urcII ng to whom tho goods should be
eonIin"" VIiST" anWi II !, probable that the sale Will
me sale raulcI as follows:
,mnrr. ,aMyIa, - 70 cents, rhnaames. SO to 20 cents:
Turln "'- NJ 10 'f' cents. mOlrtS AZ To UOll c6nts;
THi,r y" n'r ~ i',ld; failles. 30 20 IN cents;
luIor ''' . 10 - cents; crystals. so TO 90 cents;
''''' 'y t'n's'o s!.!s
""'' OF Exempt City Bonds Authorized.
'|' S'h"ins l.und Commission met yesterday.
after rSemptIu. $780,. .4Os.5l in bonds
n. m"'a ""a0ou aud authorizing their sale at the
,,.M regular hnud sale, referred to the Comp
SWrrr St''r Letter from the Dock Board asking for
lTS,g,N'y IA addition to the Sl.OOO,OOO
hliii'''n 10 II on Iuc7day for the purpose or
vaer H. Nu'I! 'a piers and fixing up the citys
wsSnnmnohlr COMPTROLLER Fitch said that no
O0GG"W," uAi"W1 1IELlug an issue of nearly Slb,-
4, tDlay y nNi' 'al that he thought it advisable
Request ~, ,, ,' eNL over for the time being. The
,N"'Hnan Hurt by ~ Runaway Horse.
lt'" h"AhoN, Conn. Oct. Nv. w. Tomp-
oI,',N"" N"" iia'"n, owner OF the yacht Month
et,n 'he Ne" Haven Yacht Club, narrowly
4 p,,t' ''NlA this forenoon while walking in
coal ,s.rGel. runaway horse collided with a
Il Tue bot.'.H tlr runaway taking the sidewalk.
down cn,. '1irE Mr., TOmpkins, knocking him
lisWassSi.ihE !,i- head, and bruislng his body
|& hscspe%ei up and taken into store, where
~ UNCONSCIOUS. He will recover.
The sun., 1896-10-08
nl.snss Drove Him to Suicide.

PoRTCHEsTER, Oct. :. stephen Welsh, "A
moulder - years old, VINO has been suffering
from an incurable disease, siTot himself and died
iIatantly AT his home here last nIght.
The sun., 1896-10-08
Nearly Reheaded Himseif with II Drnwing &
Knife.

NEwBuRGH, Oct. 7.-Aloysius Eberly. hat
tor aged So years. committed suicide this morn
inc by cutting his throat. His head WAS nearly
severed by a Carpenters drawing knife, which
has two handles. i'll health and worry over
financial matter, caused mental arrangement.
The sun., 1896-10-08
He was ,he eldest SON Of his fa,her. Who

intrusted him with much OF the execu-
tive and financial management of the Suez
and Panama Canal enterprises. When the
storm broke over the revelations OF cor
ruption in the Panama management, the
father was in very feeble h-alh. ana
was rapidly nearing his end. and Victor had to
bear the hruut of official and popuiar indiGna
tion. He in prison for some time. and
turned over his entire fortune toward defraying
the general liabilities before lie regained his
liberty. He was devoted to his father TO the
last. and many regarded him as the victim Of
The sun., 1896-10-08
VICToR DE LEsSEPS DEAD.
His Death Attrihated to Accident, but
There Are Rcporta of suicide.

PARIS. Oct. IN. Victor dc Lesseps, son of
the late Ferdinand de Lesseps died to-day. aged
4s years 1t was given out that hts death WAS
caused BY an accidental falt from a staircase
but it is rumorcd that it was really a case Of
suicide
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13
SISTER VILLE.

sISTERSVILLE ". Va. September j.
Exactly O. people of this city took in the
excursion 70 Cincinnati this morning.
Among the number were G. Ed. Berry,
Theo. and John Laliance, VIM. Morehead
and Sam Wright
Mrs. Rome Frame went to Parkersburs
this morning to visit friends.
Mrs. J. W. Hockenberry spent the day
I'm Wheeling.
u. NJ. Pomeroy went to Wheeling this
morning.
G. r.. slemaker went to Parkersburg this
morning ON business.
col. Robert McEidowney of New Mar
tinsyille. was a prominent visitor in the
city to-day.
Miss Maud steel and e. B. Reeser went
TO Marietta to-day TO visit friends over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs G. ". Billingsley went
TO Neadville. Pa. to-day to make their
future nome there.
r. J.. Moore returned to-day from bus
mess trip down the line.
Hon. Stephen C. Pyle returned to-day
from Friendly where he addressed one OF
the most enthusiastic audiences he mas
ever run across.
G. II. Earnest. Of Marietta. Is in the city.
w. C. Agnew. the handsome young sec
rotary of L. A. Ramey went to Taylors-
town. Pa. this afternoon to visit home
folks over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Campbell accom-
panied by Mrs. VI. e. Stark, left to-day
for trip through New York and Can
ada. which will last some two weeks or
more.
Part of the Republican campaign mas
rial has arrived and is something new.
The lights which they will carry are in the
shape of a colored lamp chimney with
candle inside. held by a handle of wire
which works on 4 spring giving quite
say appearance.
The opening ball given by the Iroquois
Club last evening i'm the Opera House. was
n grand success in every way. Mr.. Jiles
made quite a hit as chief Of the cloak
room. About 100 couples were present
Refreshments were served at the Manhat-
tan cafe about II o'clock. Schliecher's
Big 6 orchestra of Marietta rendered the
music.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13
4 SERIOUS ROW
Which Resulted in Getting Two Colored
Men Into Jail.

Yesterday morning about half-past
eleven O'Clock there was a serious fight
on the Island between two negroes and
a white man, IN which the white man
got a good deal the worst of it, requir-
ing the service of a physician to sew UP
a bad cut in his arm.
The row started over some difference
of opinion regarding the horse races
and the negroes, who afterwards gave
the names OF Fred. Meyers and Charles
Gordon. attacked NJ. McMannis, the
white man. They had it up and down
for a while, the white man putting up
a pretty good defense against his two
assailants. but finally one Of the negroes
hit McMann;s on the arm with a bottle,
cutting a terrible cash, and knocking
him out. The police arrested the ccons
and they were taken before Justice PM
lips on warrants charging assault and
battery. They were fined SO and costs
each, and went TO jail in default.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13

bert.
Mr.. Louis Frobe and wife left for
TIRES weeks pleasure trip to Toledo
Ohio.
Mrs. c. F. Gess!er and daughter, OF
Philadelphia. are the guests OF Mrs. q.
Schcpper, on Main street.
Miss Lor5 TIA Fi,ZsimmOns, who has
been the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. James
A. Filan, Of the Third ward, returns
to her home in Pitts5urg this morn
ing.
Miss Lou Maurer returned home from
a very pleasant vacation q; Woodsheld,
Ohio.
Mr.. E. B. Wallace returned home 10
Sistersyllle.
3fr. and Mrs. S. A. Wallace, who have
ben visiting friends on the South Side,
returned TO Washington, Guernsey
county, Ohio
Thomas Deegan, of Benwood, Stlta
President of the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians, is IN Parkersburg on business
pertaining 10 tns order.
Mr Boyd Mexican has returned home
from Washington, d. c., where he has
b en- visiting Thomas Fee, his cousin.
Mr.. john SissOn, Of the North End, has
returned from Proctor, where he has
been spending the past week or TWO.
NJ Charles Klaproth. of Morgan
town. W Va, is visiting his parents on
Seventeenth street.
Mss Mabel Hanna who has been the
guest CT MI. and Mrs Charles Fraut,
returned 20 her home in Pit;sburg.
Mr.. Albert Schenk IS on the sick list,
suffering with a severe cold in his eyes.
Mrs. J. H. Turner, Of Portsmouth, O.,
is the guest OF Mrs. Robe7J Brown, o.
The Sixth ward
Mrs. Philip Boss returned home yes
terd9y. accompanied by hsr sister Kath-
crime. from a European pleasure trlp.
Mss Amelia and william Dannenbe-g
returned from Independence, Pa, where
in V have bsen visiting friends
Rev. George Paul. Of S. Paul. Mimi,
is The CUES. of Mr.. G. Bayha, Oh Market
stree. n. was formerly school each
c. in the St James school.
Mss Jeans N. Ray. of Allegheny City,
is Wis ting relatives on Fifteenth street.
Miss Bertha NJ Phillips, Of The Island,
IS visiting friends N PittSDuig.
Mrs. +. 0. Bond and children, of No.
81 Maryland street. will leave tomorrow
noon over ths Ohio River railroad for
for.nights visit to relatives and fr.enuS
a. Plrkersburg and R2venswood.
Prof. John Mullen is in the CITY,
zropDing qt the HJ,el Brunswick.
Miss Marie Hedges Of Washing, on.
D G. IS visiting Mrs c. D. Foreman, OF
the Island.
Lou Svabacker returned yesterday
from a business trip to New York.
Mrs. Lou Swabacker has returned
from a -v5 months trip to her parents
at san Francisco. Calf
Miss Cora Daley has accepted a po-
sircn with the Leader and would be
p'sssad TO have her friends call on her.
Mss Gertrude Fisher 3 home from q
three weeks visit az Sagertown, Pa.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13
PUT UNDER BOND.

Before Justice George Ankle last
nigh. Thomas Manion was fined 81 and
costs for drunkenness and placed under
a $50 bond 10 not violate the law by The
use Of profsne language. An additional
charge was placed aginst Manion by
c. L. Martin. who charged him with
cruelty to a horse owned by liyeryman
a. Stump, on Sixteenth street on Fri
day evening. which was partially heard.
In the case Of Thomas Manion against
Harry and Archie Foster, for an assault.
was continued owing 10 the absence Of
several important WITNESSES.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13
N CRIMINAL CIRCLES.
The Law Breakers Have Been Active
the Past Few Days.
A Serious Fight on the Island Yes
terday-Taken to Pennsylvania.
Refused to Go to OhiO-NeWs
and Notes From the Justices, nd
Police Gatherings.

At a quarter OF three o'clock this
morning Lieut.. Supler and Officer
Kna6e caught two burglars in the gro
Gerry of J. A. Courts, No. 16S Fourteenth
street. The men were Bill Donovan and
James 1. Sweeney, and they had looted
the entire place and had packed up
about all the stuff they could carry, in
GLIDING rings, jewelry and revolver
They were locked up and all the prop
erty uncovered.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13

honor of their cousins. Mr.. and Mrs.
Tohn Nolter. Of Valley Falls. Among
the guests were several from a distance.
Prince A. Metz. of McMechen, is visit
ing friends at Darlington, Ohio. He
expects 10 be gone about six months.
Miss Elizabeth List, OF washington,
D. c.. Is visiting Misses Martha and
Gertrude List. on North Main street.
Miss Ella Meister, Of Marietta, Ohio,
who has been the charming guest OF
Miss Lillian Kronjaeger, OF North Main
street. for the past four weeks, has re-
turned home.
Mrs. Geo. thinner and sister, Miss
LILLIAN Kronjaeger. have gone 10 Pitts
burg 10 visit relatives.
Miss Lucy Kronjaeger is enjoying the
country breezes.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13

Las. night John Eichenbrod came
into the city on the seven o'clock motor
with a heavy load of peaches wnich ne
was unable 10 manag5 and required the
assistance Of Lieut.. Supler, who landed
him before the Mayor \ fine Of 81
and costs was assessed, but owing 20 his
inability 10 l.quida.e he will anguish
in durarca vile for fifteen days.
William Parish, for common amuse-
ment and p2s.ime. began 10 drag his
daughter abou, the house and attempted
TO ejec. her until Officer Allen stopped
the cruel antics of Parish, who was
fined So and costs. which he paid.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13

ladies' prize. a dainty china pin tray
and Mr.. Arthur johnson and Nj.
Townsend playing of for the gentle
MAINS prize. a box Of Rolla cream.
After an exciting cOnJes, il was secured
by Mr. Townsend.
Delicious r5ireshmentS were tAen
served. after which the party broke up,
each declaring the evening a glorious
success.
A hay wagon party was given on
THURSDAY evening by Miss Lulu PEAK
IN honor Of her guest, Miss Ada Duessn-
berry. a charming young society lady OF
Richmond. Va. a most enjoyable even
was spent Refreshments were served
hv Caterer burst, after which cards and
dancing were INDUCED in until an early
hour.
The home Of Mrs. John VOgt wore its
cheeriest look last wednesday evening
in honor Of the Pedro Club, Of which
she is a member. The chief features Of
the evening were pedro and euchre,
which continued until midnight. when
Az adjourned 10 the dining room, where
an appetizlng luncheon was served. The
prizes vera given 10 Mrs. John VOg-
ana Mr.. William Henry. The club de-
parted az two O'Clock. wishing Mrs Vogt
many happy returns.
Miss Bessie Dana. Of Charleston, ".
Va. is visiting Miss Mary Noffat. Miss
No1faJ gave her a wy pretty little
luncheon wednesday. after which the
entire party repaired TO the Fair.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13
TAKEN TO PENNSYLVANIA

When Robert Simpson. the man ar
rested on the Fair grounds, Friday. as
a fugitive from justice at Washington.
Pa. was first locked up he said he would
not 90 back over the State line without
a requ.sition. Friday night he changed
his mind and consented TO 20, and Jus
lice Phillips had TO be routed cut of bed
at TWO o'clock yesterday morning to fix
things up 50 he could be taken away on
the 1:20 train.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13
REFUSED TO co.

Yesterday John Sutton. who was ar
rested by the police Friday for crime
committed at Cambridge, O., refused to
go back to Ohio without requisidon,
and Justice Philips committed him IN
ii the papers could be made out and re-
ceiVed here.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13
CASE DISMISSED

In the case of Michael Agnic against
James O'Hagan, before Justice NJ. J.
Fitzpatrick. the prosecution failed 20
paint of his son. being charged with be-
cu,ion had been committed and the Jus
tice dismissed the case. Mr.. VI. F. Dry
den represented Mr. O'Hagan. while
Mr.. John \. Howard looked after the
interests Of the State.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13
TEN ANn COSTS

Yesterday Justice Phillips heard the
evidence in the case Of John Rodgers,
who attempted TO steal pair Of tr1us-
ers from the Hub clothing store, Fri
day evening between five and six
O'Clock. 4 fine OF ten dollars and costs
was assessed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13

Prof. Ejw. B'umenberg will resume
rs course Of instruction in Violin,
Piano. Theory, etc. or September 14,h.
1925. Lessons viii be Systematically
conducted according 70 thorough Euro
pean methods Scholars are kindly re-
Cues,ed to call on Saturday. September
18th. at following times. in order to fix
hours:
Prompt attendance desired from be-
ginning.
Wheeling Studio, No. 952 Market
street. between ard p. N.
Clark street. Martins Ferry, between
9 and % a. n.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13
FINFn ANn IAIIEn

Justice George Ankle fined Benjamin
Queen SO and costs and fifteen days in
the county Jail for stealing a pair Of
pants and a pair OF spurs from VIM.
Hickman at the State Fair grounds.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13
REIFASFD FRON IAII.

Teddy" McGrsne was released from
Jail Yesterday. as III required bond has
been found for his appearance al the
next ERIN of the criminal court.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13

Heary W. Etz, Op,ician, hes the larg-
est assortment OF artificial eyes IN the
State. the best imported 20 this country.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13


7-r. .--emonv was performed in a home
rrl-~i-hed bv the groom @, No. 645 Main
street. by the Rev. y. p. Johnson, pas
tor Of the North Street NJ. h. cnufcA'
At four o'clock Wednesday afternoon
OF tha residence Of Nr. Geo. Gruob, Nj.
Jacob Sca,emmer. g popular B. & o.
cmn'7va was united IN marriage 10
Miss Amelia Bremen. The attendants
were M. y. R.relar. anl Miss Frede-
r.cka Suebsr. and Mr.. Hermann War
recke and Miss Christina Bremen, Sis
der OF the bride. Rev. VIM. Citert, or
= Johns Protestant congregation OF
heated. At five o'clock me entire
r.--v rs0a.rel to- Nozsr, Park. where
tempting dinner was served by the
Mozart Park caterer. 20 which all ana
an,D,e justice Dancing was INDUCED
I'm until m.dn.g5.. Ths Young couple
viii reside % Tv5n,y-four.1 stree,
Mr.. Wa. f. Hal. OF the South SIDE
was rrs.-d ir marriage 70 Miss Katie j..
Wr15e. Wednesday evening az eight
o'clock q -ae res denc5 Of relative Of
the b-.te oy Rev. VIM Jfer,.
a c1age1.al party C; friends Of Mr..
Louis Chimney. ST.. Of Pleasant Valley,
wen, cut On me seven o c-oCH w. = * t.
q. m2-o- 'i-'l~y evening anu - - -
him an @s.e ne surprise III "ouS' "
the s-'e1,E-ni>1 ann -ls@-l vi -'s
o.r-l. me OI@HC CpeIa must JANA
10 nis--- '-e Ho.-t.
-.-,-.--.,
MISS A-A.e h-s-ot' -. - 80 a.. 80
street. en,- I.ai1e- .JI-l OF He- LnOS, ~ u
-ili.e iI-e.-7 q. ira --@'~1
evening -, hours "5'e SyS-C III
can ~ -i E.3.--, s3'--'- DIVERSIONS III
Music was furnished by mahu0--n
and El.,2r club.
The S.. A.phc1sus o5lsTegaticn ch1iF
Will i-- 1dAs.C a, ,-s Il D-AOn-
-lC1y " f5ou2 II Bridgeport mex.
Tuesday.
Mr. --9h.e d'i. -i.- Mss -'io---- - u, -
were quietly married q. me nome O' '"e
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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13

Our optical business is increasing
every day. This shows we are giving
satisfaction 70 cur customers.
DILLON, WHEAT & HANCHER co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13

Dress Trimmings all tho v.~v latest nov
cltics SNABAChER'S.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13

just returned from the East. Every
thing that Is new. SNAB tChEE'S.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13
,-t.cIC INSTRTCTI0N

The largest stock of school books and
school supplies in the city at Carrie Bros.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13

ne home OF the brides parents. on
tte uta Side. the ceremony Was peg
termed Wednesday evening by which
fTrz kennedy came
E VIII Febleg. Rev. Hermann
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13
ABOUT PEOPLE

Daily Chronicle of the Movements of Indi-
viduals.
Special to the Register.
New York. September 12.-W. Z.
Stone and w. E. Round are at the Al
bert.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13

Misses Anna Frederick and Georgia
Prach- delightfully."- entertained con-
genial parry of ,he.r fri nds with din
rcr at tta Park restaurant Tuesday
evening. The balcony was ,as-efully
adorned wrh lanterns and presented a
pleasing Cp0 5r5nce.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13

one of the mcs delightful affairs OF
Che we X was charming Halo card
party given by Miss Marion and Miss
Nina Shriver Tuesday evening az their
home IN Pleasant Valley.
The evening was passed In playing
euchre Mrs. ). 5. Bloch capturing the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13

Ny. Wednesday afternoon at 4
o'clock Mr.. len Jenkins, manager of The
tei'or.cE establishment of John l..
Bc- Will De- united In marriage 10 Miss
Annie FCN O. ,he North End, by Rev.
FL 1cy Move. The attendants VIII be
1ir William FOX. brother Of ths bride.
ana Nss Fannie Klein, OF Norm Mar
be. s,rC2..
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-13

ON Friday evening Miss Sue Stifel.
tae charmiug and accomplished daugA-
ter of Mr.. Louis Stifei entertained a
number of her friends 3t her fathers
home en- Sixteenth street. in honor II
her return from Cspcn springs W. Va.
The evening was spent In various social
paslimes.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-15
AMosT DROWNED.


Andrcw Simonson and Alfred John.
son. who left home Saturday noon 10
fish FOR stcclhcads above Tongue Point.
very nearly lost their lives for their
trouble.
After having made II dritt above
Tongue Point without success. they de-
oidcd To return. While sailing home
their boat got into shallow water, the
centerboard struck bottom. aud like a
Hash the boat turned bottom up. lcav-
ing the men to founder In the water
by ID hard struggle the men were en-
abled 10 climb onto the bottom OF the
boat. but had little hope OF being res
cued. as there was not boat in sight
except the Electric. which was seen
two or three times near Tongue Point
but was too far away to hear their cries
OF distress. In the cold and rain the two
men remained until dark, and no help
reaching them they began to fear that
they could not hold out until day.
break They were now drifting with
the ebb tide, and unless some change
was made In the situation they stood
a good chance ot being carried to sea.
They realized that their only safety wac
IN getting their anchor out. This had
become badly fouled IN the net. hut by
much hard work they succeeded In free.
ing H. and secured an anchorage. About
l. o'clock at night the water left the
sands. and tho two wrecked fishermen
were ablo % walk about FOR few
moments and stretch their legs In half
an hour the tide returned and they had
to take up their ruost on the bottom
Of the boat again. as It was impossible
to right the boat. owing to the heavy
suction. When dnybreak came the men
were still bravely clingng TO the boat.
and were soon rescued by fishermen
just preparing to return home. Seven
teen hours Simonson and Johnson had
clung to the bottom OF the wrecked
boat. and when Charles Green and
Chris Peterson pulled them into their
boat they were half dead The rescu-
ers worked over them all the way to
shore and last night II was reported
that the men were getting along better
than might have been expected, They
VIII not soon forget their experience
or their rescuers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-15

would turn out The mud was knee.
deep everywhere and the spectators
laughed themselves almost to death at
the ridiculous situations. For an hour
the team practlced end plays Tho In
tcrfcrcncc was fairly good but owing
to the condition ot the hcld the mon
could not demonstrate their abilities.
Win Crosby and Gus smith "hucked"
the line and each showed that no gains
would he made on him, Crosby tackled
especially Well Smith went against
the line like a train " cars and at one
time downed all hut four or the players.
The coach is highly satisfied with the
playing yesterday, and, says he is posi-.
tive Vancouver will be aware THAI the
a, L, G, eleven ls In the game, The
match takes place on December 70, and
the boys are working like Troians to
sct In trim, Captain Young win select
the team tonight and everyone Is on
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makeup The men had signal practice
g. the club last night