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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
HER MIND UNBALANCED.
And She Committed suicide-A Very
Deliberate Act.

WOODSTOCK, VA, December 1.-(Spe-
cial)-Mrs. Francis Hoover. a widow,
aged 45 years. living two miles west or
this place, committed suicide at her
home last night by cutting her throat
from ear to ear with a large butcher
knife, which she had sharpened for the
purpose. Mrs. Hoover's mind had been
unbalanced for some weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
Delinquent Real Estate Law In Nor
folk.

NORFOLK. VA. December 1.-(Spe-
cial. 1.-The transfer under the statute by
Clerk-of-the-Courts Register OF valuable
linquent will have the effect of causing
strenuous efforts TO be made for a change
by the present Legislature in the present
law providing for the sale OF delinquent
real estate. The property. eight parcels.
was purchased by a Bristol (Va.) syndi-
cate for Sz2.65. Some OF the transfers
will be contested in the court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
COAL, COKE, AND WOOD.

WANTED. CONSUMERS OF FUEL
10 know they can buy
FIRST-CLASS FUEL AT LOWEST
FIGURES.
Domestic Prepared Coke. stove, nut. az
egg size. 50 bushels. double load. SAi5'
or Is bushels. single load at $3.50
Anthracite. Splint. or Fire-Creek Lump
at lowest prices Discount In stamps Or
for cash.
1895 Cary street, Phone i65, or Zoo west
Broad street, Phone 4o7.
CHARLES III. PAGE.
de 9TH, Sa. Tu6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
END OF a Murdcr TrinL

TAZEWELL., VA, December l.-(Spe-
cial-)-Major X. r. Henry has just re-
turned from Buchanan county, where ne
defended Shade Lee, Hamilton Lee and
Charles. The two first were convicted
and sentenced TO three years each I'm the
penitentiary. and the latter was &C
quilted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
HEATERS.

THE 1897 GRAND RAPID WILL DO
ii. Buy no fireplace heater that is not
guaranteed to give a uniform heat of 20
degrees i'm the parlor in the coolest wea-
Their. For sale by j. Il. ROSE q CO. 1910
east Main, Richmond, Va. de 2-lm'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

AT the request Of the Southern stoy.
Works Company and @. G. Valcrti,s
ESQ. will sell. by public auction. ON M.
premises, on W. '''
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3. 1851.
at II o'clock NJ, the valuable PLANT ..
the Southern Stove Works C0mrsroo,'
having a front of 25S feet on tho to-.g
line OF Cary street and embracing ~
whole 'front.', from Twenty-frst 20 Tvs1.
ty-second street, and having thereon 4,
addition TO a fully equipped stove pisp ~
a large brick warehouse. formerly kr6v5
as "G +. WatsOn's Factory ana !,
large one-story building, which coqI a.
comparatively small expense. b. rr,ft
suitable for mercantile uses or for M
bacco storage, as well as having peculiar
adaptability for general manuficfrri--
purposes. The machinery embrace rs
sides the boiler and engine. "a mu 49,
plement Of modern stove-makIrr ~
chinery, and is extensive enough In Ell,
employment to at least fifty moulder.
III can be safely asserted that a spur.
track OF TIE Southern Railway Cort.rv
can be brought TO the front of this ~
perty for the mere asking. a rather ---
usual circumstance, as there is I'M ,
limited amount of property I'm this t,~
TO which side-track can be gotten "a
~ Is an important factor In cOns.derrf
the value and desirability Of this M
perty Nv
II persons desire to treat for the rr,.
chase OF this property or any part thereo,
before the day OF sale, private bids there.
for VIII be received up 10 the 9th IN.
slant.
TERMS: One third cash. and residue A,
8. L. and is months, for notes. with Int.
rest added, and secured by trust deed on
said property; or all cash an option 81
purchaser. n " pOWF
no 3,l01I,25td I'd Auctloneer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

WHEN REAL. ESTATE Is SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
VENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
WANTED.

AT ONCE. A POSITION As BOOK.
Keeper or General Office Work Three
years experience and professional PEN
man. Best of references given. Ad-
dress r. c. j., care of Disnatch. De g-lt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
WANTED,

A POSITION. AT ONCE BY A RAPID,
accurate. and competent stenographcr
Two years Of experience. Best OK refer
ences. Address 7. g., Dispatch.
de 2-it'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
WANTED.

ONLY A FEW VACANT ROOMS AT
the comfortable, homc-like place. 2Jl east
Franklin street. city Terms 20 suit the
times. Old Virginia cooking. pleasant
Special rates 10 table board
ers and parties. Apply to Mrs. ROSA
LIE b. SELDEN, Mrs. FRANK ID.
STEGFR do2-its
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
LOST. sTRAYED, AND FOUND.

LOST, WHITE AND BLACK SPOTTED
HOUND. Right ear marked. Answers
to name of ROVER. Liberal reward II
returned to 10l west Canal. de 2-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
WANTED,

BY A YOUNG MAN OF IS. a POSITION
in some Wholesale House, where there Is
"A chance of promotion. Can furnish The
best OF references. Address YOUNG
MAN" care of Dispatch. dc PIE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
WANTED,

Advertise a Useful Household Article.
Good pay. No peddling. Apply between
3 and 5 O'Clock T.. NJ, at Office OF r. v.
GUM & CO. 1894 and 1886 east CRY
street De g-it'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALE.

WHEN PEAL ESTATE IS SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
VENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
$40 A MONTH SALARY,

WANTED, ENERGETIC LADIES
and Gentlemen 10 canvass. Above salary
guaranteed Call on r. w. STANClLL
3l5 north Eleventh street. between Broad
and Marshall streets. city. Enclose stamp
for reply. Jy 1s-dyly&Jy 1-wly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
BUSINESS WANTS.
OYSTERS.

7 HAVE JUST ARRIVED IN THE
Dock with a load OF CHERRYSrONb
OYSTERS. Call at foot OF Eighteenth
street
de 2-lt' u. y. SCULb
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
WANTED.

AN EXPERIENCED BUSINESSMAN
as Secretary and Treasurer for n Rich
mond daily paper. Address with real
name and references, PAPER, care Of
Dispatch. de- l-lr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED,

NEAT. ATTRACTIVE WHITE Wal.
tress. Apply to-day between 10 and n
o'clock. ready for work, at 1910 Main
street. dc 2-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
WANTED.

BY A RESPECTABLE COLORED WO-
man, a Situation as Cook Good refer
ences. Address ELLEN BRAXTON. u9
north Eighteenth street, Richmond Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
AUCTION sALEs-Fufure INV.

WHEN REAL ESTATE is SOLD TIM
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CAI.FS
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID Do"
RATA By THE VENDOR AND THs
VENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
WANTED.

NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS. WITH
Board. for n family OF six. Best refer
ences given and required. Church Hin pre-
ferred. Address BOARDERS, Box 90
city. dc i-2t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
WANTED,

A PARTY TO FURNISH $500 TO 500
cash In a business that will double the
investment IN one 20 two years. Land se-
curity and one half interest IN business.
Silent or active. Address ". b.. care OK
Dispatch. De l-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
WANTED,

YOUNG MAN AS TREASURER FOR
travelling comedy company. Must furnish
800 cash security, or part interest given
for same. Salary SIS per week ana ex-
penses. Address COMEDY" care Dis
patchx de PIE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

GENTLEMEN TO OCCUPY NGCEbf-
Furnished Rooms, with Board. IN a PHI
vate family.
no 26-lws 500 EAST CRAZE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

BY George w. Mayo. Auctioneer,
% and "a north Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

Kate c. Burch guardian. etc, Plaintiffs,
against Kate c. Burch and ais, Defend
ants-In the Law and Equity Court OF
the city OF Richmond:
/. p. p. Winston, Clerk OF said court,
certify that the bond required OF the spe-
cial commissioner by the decree i'm said
cause Of November II, 1897, has been duly
given.
Given under my hand this 18th day of
November, 1897.
no n p. p. WINSTON, Clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

Railroad employees all believe In DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup. the old standby.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
WANTED.

TO RENT BUILDING ABOUT +XWXlb
detached from other buildings FOR small
manufacturing business. III" Dispatch
office. dc PIE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
By Pollard 81 Bagby.
Real Estate Auctioneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE BY AUG

In execution OF a decree entered by the
Law and Equity Court OF the city or
Richmond, on November II, 1897, In the
herelnafter-named cause, | will sell by
auction. on the premises. on
THURSDAY, DECEMBER q 1897,
at o'clock p. NJ, the aforementioned
PROPERTY, which will be sold separate
~. or as whole, as may seem best at
hour Of sale. No. IA is large two-story
store and dwelling OF six rooms and No.
7l6 is a store and dwelling of four rooms.
The lots have joint frontage OF 50 feet
on west line OF Second street by depth
OF l34 feet This is one of the best-loca-
tions in Jackson Ward, and you would
never regret making an investment here.
TERMS: one third cash: residue in
three equal payments at six, twelve. and
eighteen months. credit payments 10 be
evidenced by notes interest added. and
title retained until all OF the purchase
money IL paid.
JOHN GARLAND POLLARD.
Special Commissioner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

At the request OF the Southern stoy.
Works Company and @. G.. ValCrt,o
ESQ, will sell. by public auction. ON tb.
premises, on "" '"e
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
T ADY'S CART, PHAETON, OMNI.
BUS HARNESS. SHOWCASES

UPRIGHT PIANO. ORGAN. HARD
WARE, FURNITURE, ETC,
AT AUCTION.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
AGAIN FIGHTING IN EP|RUS
THE GREEKS ARE. FORCING THE
ISSUE IN THE VICINITY OF
NICOPoLIs.
D|SQU|EI|NG bulgarian RUMORS.
FOmenting-The Greeks Hope
to Capture. Rrevesa-AH
Quiet About DOmokOs.

London, May f4-Except for the fight
ing in Epirus- tie Turco- Hellenic situa-
ton is virtually unchanged from what it
was yesterday 1t is tolerably certain
that only few Greek troops remain in
Domokos, the bulk of COnstantine's army
having withdrawn to LAMA. where it
will be in closer communication with Gen.
Smolenski. This probably explains the
reported movements of the Turkish army,
as number of Edhem Pasha's troops
have been marching for Trikhala from
Volo. Without doubt the respite of the
feast of Bairam is very welcome to the
fatigued men. y
The fighting in Epirus has been indie
cisve. 1t is believed Nicopolis is not yet
captured, but only the heights command
ing the town. The Greeks made pre-
text of the protection of the peasants, but
they evidently have information as to the
reasons for the apparent inactivity of the
Turks in Epirus.
This is the seventh time the Greeks
have attempted to advance to Janini and
have met a repulse which the Turks have
never followed up.
Evidently there is something wrong
with the Turkish forces at that point. The
recent report that number of officers
were taken from Janini to Constantinople
in chains may perhaps explain it, or posi-
bly, Turkey is holding her forces there
through fears of movement from Bull
garia.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
THE ROMEYN COURTMARTIAL.

Washington, May 14.-The record of
the cOurtmartial in the case of Capt.
Henry RCmeyn, recently tried at Fort
Mcpherson, Ca, on a charge for a per-
sOnal assault on Lieut.. M. J. O'Brien in
his regiment, reached the war department
today from Gen. Merritt at New York.
The fact that Gen. Merritt found it neces-
sary to send the papers to Washington is
an indication that the court has sentenced
Capt. ROmeyn to dismissal from the
army. In fact, it is said at the war de-
partment that if he was found guilty Of
the one charge of conduct unbecoming an
officer and a gentleman the court had no
recourse in the matter, the sentence being
prescribed in the regulations as dismissal.
The only manner in which Romeyn could
have been convicted otherwise would
have been to have changed the indict-
ment against him and found him guilty
on another charge, such as conduct to the
prejudice of discipline and good order,
which would have admitted lighter
sentence.
The papers are now in the hands of
Judge Advocate General Lieber, who is
charged by law with a careful scrutiny Of
all the recorded proceedings to ascertain
their regularity. If this is found to be
the case they will go to the president for
his action, for it will require his approval
of the proceedings of the court before
Capt. Romeyn can be dismissed.
The officer would have been retired on
June in the natural order of things, and
maybe that in view of that fact and his
war record clemency will be extended to
him by the president.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
FinaaacfaI Review.

New York, May 14.-Bradstreet'
financial review tomorrow will say:
Speculation in securities has become
simply an exchange of contracts between
professional operators and 1t is also
somewhat evident that the large class
oil stock market traders are inclined to,
wait and take little general interest in
the proceedings. Uncertainty about the
outcome of the tariff is the principal fac
tor in inducing this hesitating spirit and
the end OF the week the revival of the
cuban question at Washington in form
which, 1t is thought may result in ac-
tion by congress or the executive, and
the additional possibility of embodiment
with Spain has had further depressing
and restrictive influence. The more
cheerful tone of the London and conti-
mental markets on the belief that the
war between Greece and Turkey would
be brought to an immediate end by the
powers, was reflected here early in the
week. 1t did not, however, result in any
Improvement in the foreign interest in
americans and advices from abroad 90
SO far as to state that the public and
professionals in London are inclined to
ignore our securities. The gold shin
ments for the week, amounting to Sd
soO,OOC,, are naturally regarded as I'M
favorable, showing as they do that de-
I'm tnv ,,oWcr ieVei OF exchange Ii Is
SUI, possible FOR continental governments
and bankers to attract specie from this
side. Among. the favorable factors of
the moment the spring wheat outlook de-
serves the first place and is, apparently.
responsible for the show Of strength
made by the granger stocks. The buying
OF stocks has, however, been of yerv
limited description and Commission
houses are comparatively idle, thus
showing plainly that the public Is prac-
tically out of the market. While the
selling has been mainly for the short ac-
count, It Is also thought that the revival
OF the Cuban question has brought ont
quite large amount of stock held for
speculative account. On Friday the mar
ket was timid and nervous, prices declin-
ing on small transactions. AT the close
tnere was a somewhat better tone and
slight recovery on intimation that the Sc
been exaggerated 80"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20

change statement shows a decrease in
the movement into sight compared with
the seven days ending this date last year
in round figures of 5000 bales. For the
fourteen days of May the total shows a
decrease under last year of 1000 bales.
For the eight months and fourteen days
of last year / AL 900 bales. The amount
brought into sight during the past week
has been 40,050 bales, against 47,303
bales last year. These make the total
movement for the eight months and four
teen days from September l to date g.
221, 121 bales, against 6,7S6,594 bales
last year. ,tt
The movement since September L
shows receipts at all United States ports
6,593,2O2 bales, against 5,096,701 bales
last year; overland, to northern mills
and Canada, S51, 845 bales, against IT,
9O4 bales last year. Interior stocks in
excess OF September 1, 17,488 bales,
against 154, 1923 bales last year. South
ern mill takings, 774,5S6 bales, against
loL, 466 bales last year. Foreign exports
for the week have been 67,998 bales,
against 26,S21 bales last year, making
the total thus far for the season, 5,642,-
O5S bales, against 4,219,147 bales last
year, or an increase Of 1,422, oil bales.
The total takings of American mills.
north and south and Canada, thus far
for the season have been 1893, lot bales.
against 2,206, 200 bales. These include
l,096,66l by northern spinners, against
l,olO,41S. Stocks at the seab0ard and
twenty-nine leading southern interior
centers have decreased during the week,
3l,9o6 bales, against decrease during
tne eco corresponding period last season Of
~, 1888 bales.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
How Spain Takes 1t.

London, May ia dispatch to the
Standard from Madrid says:
In official circles and the ministerial
press it is declared the Spanish govern
ment has received no official intimation
of any change in the attitude of the
United States in connection with the
Cuban difficulty. On the contrary, Senior
de LONE, the Spanish minister at Wash
ington, has constantly reported that the
disposition of President Mckinley and
Secretary Sherman continues friendly.
Nevertheless, the whole press tonight
friday echoes the anxiety felt as to the
situation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
supreme council A.p.A.

Washington, May 13.-This afternoon
the supreme council of the A. p. A.
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year:
President, John w. Echols of Atlanta,
Ga; vice president, e. ]. Sickle, Can
ton, Ohio; secretary of state, Harry @.
Sawyer, Pennsylvania; chaplain, w. H.
Gottwald. ID. d., Washington; supreme
secretary, William J. Palmer, Colorado;
supreme treasurer, G. j. Stockman,
MARYLAND; supreme sergeant-at-arms,
G. Il. Taylor, Bath, Maine; supreme
guard, e. Il. Davis. Springfield, Mass; ;
supreme sentinel, II. M. Chambers, Mary
land. Trustees-T. b. Haughwaut, +.
n. Losie and J. II. Nickson. The cleo
lions are said to have been almost unani-
nous. III. III. Negley of Pittsburg was
an unsuccessful candidate for president
in opposition to Mr.. Echols.
An attempt will be made within the
association for radical change in the
form Of organization Of the order. The
membership has become SO large as to
be unwieldy, and advocates Of reform
say some changes must be made very
shortly, IL not at the present session Of
the supreme council
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS.
The Greeks Are Again Pushing the
Fighting in Epirus.

Fighting in Epirus.
London, May 14.-The correspondent of
the Times at Athens says: The resump-
ton of offensive operations in Epirus
greatly complexities the situation and tends
to hamper the negotiations for peace. The
evident intention of the Greek command
ers is to capture the Turkish positions
there in order to show that they have not
been defeated.
In an interview today NJ. Ralli, the
premier, repeated his statement that hui
manitarian motives are responsible, for
the advance on Epirus but he did not
deny the advantages which might be
hoped for from the capture of Prevesa
and the occupation of the adjoining Turk
ish territory.
1--WE are still at war;" he said, "and
until an armistice is concluded Greece re-
tains her liberty of action. We can not
allow our activity to be confined to Thes-
sally while the Turks are preponderant.
The powers have hindered us from acting
in Crete but Greece can not be barred
everywhere nor compelled to restrict her
operations to a limited area.
eve have done our best to obtain an
armistice, and until it is accorded we
must act where and when we can. If
we have not already prosecuted the war
at various points and among the islands
of the Aegean, it is only because we have
taken into consideration the suffering to
which the Greek population might be SUBJ
jected."
The government apparently thinks that
renewal of the war will hasten instead
of retard the armistice. This calculation
may prove to be correct. but it is more
likely that Turkey will seize on it as an
excuse for delaying an armistice, and will
deal crushing blow on Thessaly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
The Lucania Makes n Record,

Queensland, May 14.-The Cunard
line steamship Lucania, Captain Mckay,
which left New York May 8, clearing
Sandy Hook lightship at :55 a. m. that
day, arrived here at 1924 a. m. today,
after passage of five days and fourteen
hours and 81 minutes, during which the
distance steamed was 1923 knots. She
made the best time on record, 21.S0 knots
per hour. During two days steaming
the Lucania maintained an average
speed of q 1-3 knots per hour.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
THE "sONG OF THE SHIRT"

During his last illness, Tom Hood, In
an idle moment, made an imaginative
sketch of his own tombstone, says the
Philadelphia Ledger. He drew himself
reclining at full length on a thick slab
of stone, on the edge of which, in large
capitals. he wrote: "He Sang the Song
of the Shirt This was the only in
scription. And, as he himself has said,
Tom Hood needs no other.
How much he felt and prided himself
upon the song by which he became
known and loved by millions is shown
by this and the following fact: IF
were ennobled these are the arms |
should adopt" said he one day, show
ing rough vignette to a friend. The
sketch contained very beautiful and
pathetic idea. 1t represented heart
pierced by needle threaded with silver
had inscribed on the imaginary tomb
stone.
"The Song of the Shirt" appeared in
the Christmas number of the fifth vol
ume OF Punch. 1t was unsigned, but
every paper in the land quoted it and it
speedily became the talk of the day.
Hood himself did not think it very re-
markable, but Mrs. Hood had said to
him, as she folded it for press: "Now
mind, Hood, mark my words, this will
tell wonderfully. 1t is one of the best
things you ever did"
Mrs. Hood was right. The song was
translated into French, German and
Italian. 1t was printed on cheap cotton
handkerchiefs and parodied times with
out number. "But what delighted and
touched my poor father most deeply"
says Tom Hoods son, twas that the poor
creatures. to whose sorrows and suffer-
ings he had given such eloquent voice
seemed to adopt its words as their own
by singing them about the streets to a
rude air of their own composition"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
A MISSING SCHOONER.
government Craft I'm Search of the
Sfglin-Men and Treasure Aboard.

Washington, May 13.-The secretary
Of the treasury has received TELEGRAM,
from the North American COMMERCIAL
company at San Francisco stating that
the schooner Gen. Siglin, one Of their
vessels, with eleven lives on board and
considerable treasure and merchandise.
was seen on May 5 derelict about 100
miles west of Queen Charlotte island.
British Columbia. One body was dis,
tinctly seen dashed to the helm. The sec
rotary was asked to send cutter In
search of the missing vessel. This re-
guest was repeated in telegram signed
by the San Francisco chamber of COM
merce, the. Union Iron works and the
collector of the port at San Francisco.
In compliance with these requests,
Capt. Shoemaker, chief of the revenue
cutter service, has directed the cutter
Perry, now at Port Townsend, to pro
coed at once to the point indicated and
If necessary to cruise in the vicinity for
ter days. The Corwin is also directed
to sail at once and assist in the search.
The Grant and the Rush in their cruise
north also will aid in the work. If the
Siglin Is afloat 1t is very probable that
she will be found within the next few
DAYS