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The Press., 1897-09-16
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

nISTRTCT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro lJ bate Court, September 9th, 1897.
 Estate of Peter bio, late of Union, in said district, deceased. s....
 Upon the application of Emily Hudson, pray ing that letters of administration may be grant ed on said estate to Lyman W. Moore, as per ap- plication on file fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and de- termined at the Probate Office in Stafford in said district on the 23d day of September, A. D., 18y7 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency Of said application, and the time and place Of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in the town Of Union, in said district
 MARCUS R. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1897-09-16
A Word About Furs,

Rather warm just now to think of them yet ii pays-as we have planned to alter Fur Garments on a big scale-honestly. Same as other things. Cheaper now than later, naturally so. More satlsfao- tory, also, because work Is not crowding, so that more time is given to the job.
 Bring in your Fur Cloak, Cape or Col larette, get nm estimate for good work, and leave the rest with us.
 Second floor, take elevator
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The steamer Catskill and the steamer, St. John oollided on the Hudson river Wednesday night. The Catskill was sunk and three lives are believed to have been lost. There were 1 ,O00 excursionists on the St. John and there was panic on the boat for short time. About thirty passengers were on the Catskill and they were rescued with difficulty.
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The town of Victoria de las Tunos, province of Santiago de Cuba, has been captured by the insurgents. This is an important victory for the Cubans and the news caused much excitement in Spain. Three hundred Spanish troops were taken prisoners.
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\ am OverstOcked with Carriages of all kinds, and will give. very low prices for the next sixty days, as \ must have room for sleighs. It will pay anyone in want of a vehicle of any descrip- tiOn to examine my stock before buying.
 Repairing, Horse Shoeing and general jObbing done by experienced wOrkmen and at reasonable prices.
 JOHN G. WIGHTMAN.
 Stafford Hollow. September 13, 1897.
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nIsTRICT OF STAFFORD. ss. Pro

1I bate Court, September 15th A. D. 1897.
 Estate of William W. Lathrop, late Of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Harriet Lathrop, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate as per application on file fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Stafford, in said district, on the 22d day Of September, A. D. 1897 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon. by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper having 8 circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Stafford, in said District
 MARCUS B. FISK. Judge.
The Press., 1897-09-16
What She Wouldn't Do,

At Rawick the people used to wear wooden clogs, which made a olanking noise on the pavement. A dying old woman had some friends by her bedside. who said to her:
 "Weel, Jenny, ye are gaun to heaven. and gin ye see ony O oor folk ye can tell them we're a weel. ''
 To which Jenny replied: ''Weel. gin should see them I'se tell them. But ye mauna expect me to gang olank- olankin through heaven lookin for your folk. ''-Scottish Nights.
 The towns of Port Arthur and Sabine Pass, Texas, were nearly destroyedlby 8 hurricane and tidal wave Sunday night. Ten lives were lost.
The Press., 1897-09-16

The yellow fever has spread to Mobile, Ala, number of cases being reported there, causing much alarm.
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Dr. Andrews, presi lent of Browns uni versity, has withdrawn his resignation and is to remain with the university.
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Judge A. H. Fenn of the surerior court of Connecticut died at his home in Win stead, Sunday
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.nNE GOOD TENEMENT TO RENT
 O4NN o. B- IN B1 WToN-
Vowra oP stamopd.

All persons having claims against the town of Stafford will please present them at or before 8 o'clock D. m, as the accounts for the eE1r current year will then be closed. Per Order Selectmen.
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Thirty lives were lost by railroad wreck near Newcastle, Col, last Thurs day. Two trains collided.
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BUoKLEN's ARN1oA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains, corns, and ali skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25c per box. Sold by E. K. Taft.
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New Silk Waists.

The latest effects In style and eolors. Roman stripe Silk Waists, styllshly made.
 Illuminated Checks, Plain satin waists. Velvoteen Waists, plain and fancy col- brings.
 All Wool Serge Waists.
 Ladies' Cloth Waists, all oolors. See these waists and you'll never think of having waists made around homo.
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THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant semt-weekly1 furnished for $2.15 per year.
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"ARTHA. LOUISE SHELBY Is at M.
 WI A. smiths, where she will teach the Ital- ian method of voice culture. Anyone desiring 8 careful training Of the voice will call at the above named address.
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ITO RENT. -First-class tenement, with
 E modern Improvements, on Edgewood. 4W# JOHN M. CONFER.
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TyO RENT. My house, No %, Church
 1 street, from october 1. Inquire at Mrs. Fox's FoXville. MRS. R. W. GASTON.
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John L. Sullivan, ex-pugilist, now a variety star, and erstwhile boomed for the mayoralty nomination in Boston, amour ces that he will run for mayor on nomina- tion papers, and that he expects to poll 5000 to 12,000 votes. When asked as to his political platform. MT Sullivan said that it would be to license gambling places and disorderly houses.
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TENEMENT TO RENT-best in town. X w. E. DEMOND.
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Special Notice.

The coupons we give with dollar pur- chase at our store will cease Saturday next.
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sCOTTAGE TO RENT on Prospect st.
 S1 Inquire Of q. O. PARKESS.
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TREATMENTS TO RENT.
 E. c. DENNIS.
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LNOR SALE-A few Second Hand Win 1T dow Sash. M-2* F. H. SPELLMAN.
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MCLAUGHLIN & SON, PUBLISHERS. $15o year. If paid strictly in advance. .s1. .25.
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Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks 1n- serted at one-half advertising rates Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi- cations received without signature always com mitted to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper is mailed regularly to it's subscrtb- CTS until definite order to discontinue is re- seived and all arrears are paid in full.
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E. OR SALE-The Plimpton Place, at Staffordville, consisting of house and barn. 23-3 OTIS t. HOLBROOK, ExecutOr.
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Died.

Died.
 Stafford Springs, 11th, William W. La- throp, 34.
 Wlllington, 11th, Leonard Roswell. Westford, 9th, Deacon Jacob Wells, 83. Willington, 11th, Mrs. John Spicer, 76.
The Press., 1897-09-16

Dr. Malcolm R. Griswold who is serv- ing ten years sentence for arson, Is in bad shape at the state prison and will probably never be any better. His right leg is totally and permanently paralyzed and he Is confined to his bed in the hos pital. The paralysis also affects his back slightly, so that he Is unable to sit up except when propped up in bed. He is unable to walk. Except for the paralysis his health Is good.
 George F. Johnson, proprietor of the Commercial House on Asylum street, Hartford, has just taken out patents on 8 bottle stopper which is so simple and yet so effective that it is a wonder no one has thought of it before. The stopper is said by experts to threaten the revolution of all existing methods employed for conffning liquids in bottles and MT. Johnson is as- sured that he has good thing in his new invention. The stopper is simply piece of rubber in the general shape of cork with coarse spiral thread running around it's edge, this thread engaging in 8 core spending groove in the interior of the neck of the bottle. The stopper is encircled with flexible ring which fills the space between the under side of the head of the stopper and the outer end of the neck of the bottle. The bottle has an intern ally threaded neck, with fared extreme outer edge into which fits an externally threaded stopper which is screwed into the neck
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rTSO RENT. The Horace Kinney
 Homestead at the Hollow, to a desirable tenant. Inquire on the premises.
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LOR SALE.-A few tons of Good Hay, E cut the last week in June. Must be sold at once to make room for fodder. Also a good CoW-yOur choice of three, two due to calve soon.
 MRS. KEENS, Village Hill, Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
A Public puel In Paris.

PARIS, March lS.-The st. Ouen rae,
course was the scene Of a duel with swords
which was witnessed by at least 500 spec
tators, who We're amazed at seeing com
bat thus publicly carried on. The princi
pals wero Signor PM, the italian cham
pion swordsman, and NJ. Thomegeux, al
amateur in the use Of the weapon. Botf
mon showed remarkable skill as swords
men. and up to and including the fifth at
tack neither was injured. In the sixth at
tack, however, NJ. Thomegeux was slight
ly wounded in the lip. The cause Of tn,
encounter was a quarrel between the met
over language used by Thomegeux dis
paraging 20 PM concerning the latter''
skill as displayed in a recent friendly as
,ault at arms between the two. The ex
hibition created sensation.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
Will REPORT TREATY.
Amendments Retained. Including the Re
lection OF King Oscar as Arbitrator.

Amendments Retained. Including the Re
lection OF King Oscar as Arbitrator.
WASHINGTON, March S-Chairman Da-
Wis of the senate committee on foreign re-
lations was authorized by his colleagues
to favorably report the Anglo-American
arbitration treaty to the senate, with the
amendments decided upon some weeks ago.
Senator Daniel is the only senator who
was absent from the session He is under
stood to have been paired against the rati-
fication resolution. Senators Morgan and
Mills opposed the resolution by their voies.
The other members Of the committee voted
this time, as before, for ratification. The
meeting continued for only about ~
hours and was largely consumed with a
discussion of minor details OF the treaty.
Senator Morgan reiterated his opposi-
ton TO the agreement and again went in
to the question at some length.
The amendments provide for the sub
mission OF all agreements for arbitration
between the two countries to the senate as
part of the treaty making power Of this
country for its approval or disapproval,
eliminate the supreme court as perma-
nent tribunal of arbitration and strike out
the provision agreeing upon the king Of
Sweden as umpire The chairman was
also instructed by the committee to press
for early consideration Of the treaty by the
senate
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
AS AN ARMY RATION.
neans Briefly Considered by nm Old Army
veteran.

Beans Briefly Considered by m Old Army
veteran.
"Takc it altogether, " said the old
soldier, II think / liked beans the best
Of the army rations Hard bread Of
course. was essential, and we expected
to get that anyway, but 1 am speaking
now of the comparative luxurios on the
army bin Of fare. should prefer comcd
beef, if that issued in tie army had hccn
uniformly Of desirable quality. But
often it was OF o hardness more like
that Of quartz and Cf saltincss past be-
lief by those who have never tricd It.
Salt rcrk-woll, fat salt PORK. even
eff the best quality, is not dcsrable as q
steady die, cf feed, and we got more
salt Pork than any other meat and il
was most always net of the best j.,
fact, no cid colder VIII lever forget the
salt pork Of the Amy. But his rccclloc
ticns of Sc will not be surrounded ~ an
aurcra lorcalis Of delight
mot everybody liked beans bat nc
corGing CO my notion they were the best
Of the army raiicrs, all things ccnsid
cred. III we had q piece of pork 10 put
in tine kettle, so much tho better BU'
We had safe anyway, ard bean soup
with hard bread 10 Lrcak into it, and q
cup of coffee made a meal that had de-
cidCd elements Of hoIctulncss in It.
1T is true that sometimes when We
had beans day after day for days together
scmo cf the men would get tired OF
thein. But you would grow tired q
ortolans, wouldn't you, if yea had tee
many OF them?
II always used 20 be glad when We
had beans. and to this day 1 like now
and then dish of bean soup, and
never eat it without pleasant recollec
tions OF the army New York sun.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
no succeed Mr.. MoAdoo.

WAsHINGToN, March ls.-Thore are no
less than six candidates for the place Of
assistant secrotnry of the navy now occu-
pied by Mr. McAdoo, and most Of them
arc strongly backed either by political in
Auence or naval experience. Leading the
list is Theodore Roosevelt, at present po-
lice commissioner OF New York. The 9TH
ers are William Horny Elliott Of Indiana,
ex- Representative John Robinson of Penn
sylyania, Major Noel A. Blakoman Of New
York, formerly paymastur in the navy
". H. .aques Of Pennsylvania, an ex-
naval lieutenant and a relative by mar
riage of senator Chandler, and ex-Repre-
sentative John r. Thomas of Illinois, for
mcrly "a leading membor Of the house ma
Nnl cOmMitfnn.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
DOGS oF INTELLIGENCE.
A strict sabbatarinn aud Traveller In
finnsons.

A strict sabbatarian and Traveller In
Innsoms.
The Indies Kennel Journal consists
ed from many sources, new and old.
The stories are arranged TO illustrate
different features Of the dogs character
Here is an example of what is called
dog 'tenacity Of impression, vouched
for by an Edinburgh minister:
"Ono sacrament Sunday the minister
left his house TO the care Of the servants,
who thought it a good opportunity &c
give party. During the day the dog
ca Ncwfoundland) accompanied them
through the garden, and indeed wher-
ever they went, in the most attentive
manner and seemed wcn pleased In
the evening, when tho time arrived that
The party meant to separate, they pro.
ceoded to do so. but the dog, the instant
they went TO the door, interposed, and,
placing himself before it, would not al
low one of them to touch the handle.
On their persisting and attempting 70
use force. he became furious and in q
menacing manner drove them back into
the kitchen, where he kept them until
the arrival of Mr.. and Mrs. Simpson. Z"
From which it would appear that
some dogs are Sabbataiians. AT all
events, he seems TO have been of opinion
that rovelers in a manSe on sacrament
Sunday were out of place.
Another story, illustrating the reason
of a deg. is quoted as having been told
by william Robson Of Penshaw, the
owner Of the animal. The dog was in
the habit of going about in hanson cabs
| with his master. One day, after being
lost, lie went home by himself in d
hanson.
"The cabman rang for his fare, and
! thinking hc had somehow captured the
runaway, / inquired how and where h'
found him. Oh, sir, said cabby,
didn't hail him at all; be hailed me.
was standing closo by ST. james churcl
looking ont for fare, when in jumps
the dog / shonts through The virdcr
he wouldn't stir. SO / gets down anC
| tries tC pun him cut ard shows him my
! whip, but he sits still and harks ai
: much as to say, $50 on, old man. AS
| ] seizcs him by the collar ] reads hi.
name ard address. My fine gentleman
settles himself with his head just a-look
ing ont, and / drives on till / stops a
this gate. Then out jumps my passen
ger, a-clearing the doors and walks il
as though he'd hoen regular fare
The driving in Gals dog is ly n'
means a rare variety. 1t is told Of Lad,
Ashlunham collie that after jumpini
into handsom, he so plainly intimate
that he wants his collar read that, a
one cabman said, "Blowed If he didn
ask me to. Westminster Budget.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
nar Wedded to ncean.

GOOD GROUND, y. Y. March lS.-II
the presence Of large assem- hlaRe the new
inlet. or, as it is known, the Shinnecocl
anal, between Shinnecook bay and tn,
ocean, just west Of the Shinnecock lih
saving station on Long Island, was open
3D. and the water of the Shinnecock BAY
rushed out and mingled with the ocean
The opening Of this inlet, for which an ap
propriation was made by congress anc
much digging done, is hailed with joy BY
the Shlnnecock baymen and is considered
big boom to that section. The inlet /,
made in the interest Of fishermen. Not on
liz will boats have short route to the
lcean, but good fish will now, it is said,
20 up into the hay through the inlet in
large numbers. It viii also help the oys
-er industry
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
Innl,inr Toward Ponce.

LONDON, March lS.-The secretary Of
the Byron society has received telegram
from Athens stating that the sultan, do
string to preserve peace hss offered TO
withdraw the Turkish garrison FROM Crete
and to assign the island to King Doorro
to be occupied and Administered ly Greocc
with recognition Of the imperial sule
rainty Of the sultan taking the form of AN
annual tribute The telegram states thai
these terms are entirely agreeable TO the
Hellenic cabinet as well as to tha Cretan
Mohanmpdans
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
In Fnrnr of Fowler.

wAsHINGToN, March is. Commissioner
VI Patents Seymour has rendered deci-
sion affirming the decision Of the board oi
examiners in chief in the patents award
ng priority Of invention to Fowler in the
interference Of Joseph G. Fowler versus
Philip 4. Dodge, president Of the Mergen-
5haler Linotype company. The Fowler ma
chine is an improvement on the Dlergen-
ihaler. and some Of the points of merit
,laimcd for It are simplicity Of construc-
ion and the effective and perfect manner
n which accurately formed matrix lines
,an he produced from assembled lines Of
,irculatory made or relief rype for the pur.
pose q casting perfect type high printing
3ars
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
Big Battle In Cubs.

HAVANA, March lS.--A big battle has
been fought at Sahana, near Sancd Spirit
us, between the forces Of General Gomez
and Spanish column 2,000 strong. The
Spanish official report of the battle gives
no details, but the report is current that
the Spaniards suffered terrible deieat
Tho news has created great sensation.
The governor Of Havana, Senor Porrua,
has been recalled 20 Madrid AT the request
of General Woylor IN Havana it is admit
ted that the expedition Of General Rolois
landed in Pinar del Rio with 5000 guns
ard ammunition, and then the steamer
started for some other port OF the island.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
a-ale d ohIo. cIty b ToIelo.

Lucas County. IS.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he !
the senior partner Of the firm OF Il. J
Cheney a Co, doing business i'm the city
Of Toledo. County and State aforesaid
and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use OF Hall 8 Catarrh cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed m
my presence. this 9th day of December.
A. W. GLEASON.
.rSEAI,1 Notary pgblic.
Halle Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
md acts directly on the blood and mu-
N''' f. j. cHENEy. & CO., Toledeo. o.
Sold. by Druggists. 7Jc, 4. - 49,
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
neath nf Cnptain rhorn.

ROCHESTER, March 1s--Captain Platt
NJ. Thorn, late OF the Twenty second Unit
ell States infantry. is dead aged 80 Years
Ho was a member of General Sheridan 5
staff and was acting Inspector general un-
der General Slocum. During Tho war he
was brevetted lieutenant colonel Tor faith
ful and meritorious service lle was n
member of the Orpithological 'nion and
was known Throughout the country rs an
oruif ologist.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
DEFALCATloNIN RICHMOND.
Secretary of an Insurance Company short
In His Accounts and Disappears.


RICHMOND, March 1S.-Mr. Frank d.
Steger, the secretary Of the Mutual Assur-
ance Society of Virginia, is short in his
accounts over $50, 600 ana has left the
city. Steger is a brother-in-law of ex-Con-
gressman Tazewen Elicit ana one OF the
best known society men here.
He had been connected with the Mutual
for almost 20 years. Tho company repre-
sentatlves gave out last night the state
ment that Stegcr's deficit amounts 10 over
the sum named and that his place has
beon filed. The Mutual is ono Of tho old
est companies in this state, If not in the
country Steger was bonded~by Balti-
more trust company FOR o comparatively
small amount Tho eX-sccgetary's S where
abouts are unknown to the public, though
it is believed that his intimate friends are
advised on that point
He lived in good style, but it was not
supposed that his expenditures exceeded
his salary.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
Mayor Removes Police Commissioners.

NEW YORK, March 1S.-Nayor Strong,
acting on the original charges preferred
several months ago, yesterday issued an
order removing Andrew ID. Parker, one Of
tho Democratic members of the board Of
police commissioners from Office. The
mayor, in accordance with that provision
Of the consolidation act under which he
proceeds, has sent to Governor Black a
statement specifying the alleged acts Of
neglect Of duty of which he claims to have
found the police commissioner guilty. If
the governor approves the mayors order
Nir. Parker will be succeeded by new
commissioner, and the police board dead
lock will ho at an end. Incidentally the
Lauterbach ill 10 establish a state COM
mission governing the police Of the city is
dead. IL will not be introduced at Albany
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
GIVE THEM A TRIAL

The Greater wilmington Printing
nd Publishing Company. southwest
orner of Fourth and Shipley streets, is
prepared to do printing of every de-
cription quickly and efficiently.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
The Proelamatlon of Autonolny.

KHANIA, Crete, March ls.-The admi-
rails of the combined fleets in Cretan Wa
ters have made formal proclamation Of
the intention Of the powers to confer upon
the island an autonomous government,
subject to the suzerAinty Of the sultan.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
Greece win Declare Wnr.

VIENNA, March 1S.-It is assorted in
official quarters here that Greece will do
clare war against Turkey.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
ATTAcK ON foRElsNERs.

Cretan Christians imccn.ri a. ile Threat
to BoDbard a Village.
KHAN1A, Crete, March lS.-Thc COM
manders of the British. French and Ital-
ian warships have notified tho Cretnn in
surgents that they will bomhaid a village
near Sitia.
In consequence Of this notification the
Christians residing in the village against
which the foreign guns are e. he trained
IRE attacking the foreign officers there
Evening journal., 1897-03-18

had at the counting-room of the Even
ng Journal. ts
Evening journal., 1897-03-18

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY take
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drug
gists refund money II It falls TO cure z5c-
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
weather Forecast.

Threatening weather and rain. warm
q; southerly winds.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
A SAD DISASTER At SEA.
Wreck of the St. Nazaire In q
Storm Off Hatteras.
EIGHTY PEOPLE REPORTED LOST

Thirty-three Arc Known to Have Perish
ed-Fonr Survivors Picked Up by the
Schooner 3dda and Taken Into Port.
Pitifui Tales OF Suffering Told.