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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16
GeO.E.Stifel&C0.
Stone & THOMAS.
Kid GIOVeS---

Every store tries to get the best Kid Glove possible
to sell at dollar We do. We critically examine
the stocks Of the best makers to get the best to sell
at not only dollar but at all other prices. The
Victoria Kid Glove is not dollar glove. 1t is a
dollar and quarter glove, and the best made at
that price By special arrangement with the
makers we are allowed to sell the Victoria at dol
lar for limited time An expert filter at the glove
department. "The Monarch The Adrienne," "
THE Reynier" and other well known makes at lower
prices than elsewhere.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16
An Aged and Well Known North End Lad
Passed Away Yesterday.

Mrs. Anna Beltz widow of the late
August Beltz, died yesterday morning
at 5: 80 o'clock, at the home of her SON
in-law, j. S. Beuter. No. % Eighth
street. Death was due to compiled
ton Of diseases of short duration. The
deceased was sixty-eight years old, was
born in Germany and inning ated to this
country when quite young. She had
resided in this city for the past forty
five years, and the news of her den,ise
will be learned with regret among a
host of friends.
Four children survive to mourn ne
loss. Mrs. George kress, Mrs j. $
Beuter and Miss Mollie Beltz, of this
city. and Mrs Jules Delaney, OF Pitts
burg. The funeral will take place Mon
day morning at nine o'clock from 81
Alphonsus Church. The interment VII
be made at Mt Calvary cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16
"A Breakfast,

however good. is wasted on cold.
toneless, tlabby stomach. 1t is un.
lust to blame the cook. He can
supply only food; you must find the
power to turn it into flesh and
blood. 1t is the part of wisdom to
recognize the signs of Indigestion.
and to stimulate the lazy stom ach
with
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16
R. B. CRIsswELL ASSIGNS.

r. B. Crisswell, who has been con-
Quoting a general farming implements
business at No. 1854 Market street yes
terday made an assignment to T. NJ.
Garvin. for the benefit of his creditors.
He has not been doing a very extern
sive business. and both the assets and
liabilities will be small. The cause
of the assignment is hard times.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16
CRIMINAL COURT
Adjourned for the Term After Several
Motions Were Decided.

There was a brief session of the Ohlo
County Criminal Court yesterday morn
mfg. at the conclusion of which the Court
adjourned for the term.
Judge Hugus granted the motion tor
new trial in the case Of State VS.. Louis
Meyers. convicted of forgery. A similar
motion in the forgery case Of State vs.
Sigmund Kapy was over-ruled. and the
Court imposed a sentence of confinement
in the State prison for a period of five
years Col. W. ". Arnett asked for a
stay Of 60 days to enable him to carry the
matter 10 the Circuit Court, which was
granted
The decision in the application for a
new trial in the case of State VS.. Rey-
nolds was postponed until the next term
Of Court
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16
OUT ON A STRIKE.
Wage Difficulty at the Riverside Still
Unsettled.

Tonnage Men Quit Work Yesterday
Morning, Shutting Down That
Department-Men Held a Meet
ing in the Afternoon-O Other De-
partments of the Riverside Plant
Will Have to Close on Account of
the Strike.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16
G. A X. ENTERTAINMENT
At the Odd Fellows Hall Last Night
Dancing and Refreshments

"A
Dancing and Refreshments.
A musical and literary entertain
ment for the benefit of J. W. Holiday
Post. G. A. r.. was given at the Odd
Fellows hall last night. At the close
of the entertainment the hall was clear
ed and arranged for dancing, and re-
freshments were served The following
excellent programme was rendered:
Singing. !. ". ". .-.... Quartette
Violin Solo,. -. Miss Flora Pollack
Accompanied by Prof. Schockey.
Recitation-"S heridans' Ride" :.
.... .... -. Homer c. Crago
Dance-Highland Fling. :. :. :.
Miss Ella Mitchell
Music-Crescent Mandolin, Guitar and
Banjo Club.
Recitation-"G randma's Minuet"..
.... Miss Nellie Reese
Singing. :. ). :. .Quartette
Song and 'Klondike' ......
-. 49, -. Miss Bessie English
Recitation ". .... Miss Susie Jones
Club Swinging. Miss Addie Miller
Recitation. . II. Miss Lille Thomas
Music-Crescent Mandolin, Guitar and
Banjo Club.
The entertainment concluded with a
song and chorus, entitled "Old Glory"
by eight young people from the Eighth
ward.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16
GENEROUS DONATIONS.

The Dairymen's Association donated
a freezer of ice cream and CSC biscuits
to the Children's Home on Thirteenth
street. yesterday. Similar donations
were made to the Home for Aged and
Friendless Women. and the Boys and
Girls Orphans Homes in Elm Grove.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16
wbrrlin9 Re9ister
SPRING OPENING.
f TAILORING. POPULAR PRICES

FINE TAILOKING. POPULAR PRICES.
Regardless of advance in Woolcns. we are
prepared to make to order Suits. Overcoats
and Trousers at last years reduced and
popular prices. Suits. $4,000 up. The
artistic cut and stylish appearance of our
garments recommend themselves. Inspec-
ton invited. &. HESS a. SONS,
Fashionable TailOrs and Fine Furnishers,
1921 and 1928 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16

Special to the Register.
CLARkSRURG. W. Va. April "a, After
hearing to-day before Commissioner T.
$. Spates, CLANCY Henderson and Guy
Danny were held for indictment on the
charge of postoffice robbery ut Sycamore
Dale, this county. Charles Ransall. alias
Molten. Homer Ransall alias Molten. and
Ransall Molten. have also been arrested
but as yet 1t 10 not made public as to the
charge against them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16

Call at Sherin's office and pay your taxes.
save interest. costs and trouble. Taxes for
1897 are long past due, and further time
can not be given
II. G. RICHARDS.
Sheriff Ohio County.
Office, City Building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16
----------------
PRESBYTERY ADJOURNED.

Special 10 the Register.
Charleston. w. Va. April 15-The
Presbytery of Kanawha completed the
business of the session this evening and
adjourned to meet in Point Pleasant on
the 10th of September.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16

Special TO the Register.
sTEUBENVILLE. O.. April 1.-THE
Bustard's shaft property. north of this
city. was destroyed by fire this evening.
The loss will be twenty-five hundred dol
lars. The shaft has been idle for some
time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16

WASHINGTON. April l5.-To-day' :
statement of the condition of the treasury
shows: Available cash balance, SOD. 765.
692 gold reserve. sl7a 7o2,96o
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16

There's no place like home, when you have
a case of Sehmulbach Brewing Co.'S bottled
Book Beer there.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16
New Jackets.

For Saturdays trade one AWoo Covert Cloth O. 90
Jackets. Todays price,. WI W
$50 Ladies' All Wool Melton Jackets half satin "a OK
perfect fitting. To-days rrce V1sOV
Finer Jackets $780, $7.45 $685.,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16

Even Spanish mis-rule in Cuba does not
effect the peoples favorite. sehmuibach
Brewing Co.'S Book Beer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16

SATURDAY, APRIL BOTH,
The last day to get our large 81 bottle
of U-No Tonic for p cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16

Keep your eye on the Indicator. Schulz
bach Brewing Company's Book Beer is on
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16
CONDITION or THE TREASURY.

Go to Huscroft Bros. 70, fine Roses and
Carnations.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16

Have you drank Schmuibach Brewing
Co.'S Book Beer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16
HELD TO COURT,

Still in the lead. Schmulbach Brewing
Cos Book Beer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16
MRS. BELTZ DEAD.

Drink Srhmulbach Brewing Co.'s Book
Beer and he happy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16
COAL PROPERTY BURNED.

Go to Huscroft Bros for fine Roses and
Carnations.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16
ladies' Suits.

More new Suits for Saturdays business
aides AlWoo Cloth GIWoo Serge Suits jacket 81 Az
pad silk ined $40 Suit; to-day VI IT'D
liver 800 twenty shades and mixtures Ladies AWoo Covert and
jackets satin ned the greatest suit value we've co
ever offered. IT day VJiJU
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-16

Also, elegant assortment of Ladies and Gents
Dresden Pearl Ivory, Wood Gold and Silver han
died, silk-covered Umbrellas at $3.50, S375, $780,
$500 up to $1,000 each. All at l-3 off regular
price FRIDAY and SATURDAY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-03
WITNESSES KNOW NOTHING.
chic bribery Investigation Results in,
Nothing OF Iuporfnurc

Columbus, o.. Feb. 2.-Thc Senate
committee investigating the alleged
charges of attempted bribery in the
recent Senatorial contest. held short
session this evening and examined one
witness, John ID. Taylor, of this city.
az whose home Mrs T.. c. Rathbon was
visitor during Part of the Senator
ial contest. The purpose OF calling Mr..
iaylor was to prove that Major Rath-
non joined H. II. Boycc, who is alleged
10 nave attempted 10 bride Representa-
tive Otis, at the Taylor residence on
January 10th. when IL is claimed Bovce
came To this city ana met Major Rath-
bon Mr.. Taylor could not remember
Mr. Rathbon being nj his house on
that day and gave no information re-
gard!ng the alleged hack ride Of Rath-
bon and Boyce.
The Hanna people are now consider
ing the matter of taking n hand in
The invest LEGATION. and may subpoena
some witnesses. including the leaders
in the anti-llanna movement ana
others who may have information that
is desired TO bring out
st Of possible witnesses is suia
10 have been prepared. There will be
no further meetings of the committee
this week.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-03
LIVES E.pSTtN TisESTOR,,.
Noston Reports ~ score OF Victims
Properly E.oss Estimated nj TWO
IItsltnrtS

Boston, Mass, Feb "a score of
persons were drowned and two million
collars loss inflicted by the storm that
swept over Eastern Massachusetts and
lthode Island Monday night ana Tues
day morning.
f'our unidentified bodies lie in the
t"roncr's Office in Gloucester Five
more are in Lynn, brought over from
Little Nahant. where the schooner
Charles il. Briggs was wrecked.
twelve unidentified corpscs are report
cd TO be at Bakers Island, in salem
harhor.
They, too must hnve manned some
9" 9" me schc9ncrs which were lost in
G!oucestc" harbor. That there are
others in the waters of the hay seems
almost certain. WrccSagc is strewn
up and down the c9as: from Cape Ann
10 cape COD. Thirty schooncrs were
wrecked in Massa chusetts Ray. On
ihhd the damage of the storm seems
to nave been confined entirely 10 prop
cflS' Tor, Wllc many ihorses were killed
IN Inc streets Of BOSTON. elcctrocutcd by
railing trolley wires, no human being
WIS struck
iWshiy-fGut hours elapsed before di-
rect Geographic communication was
restored between Boston and the rest
OF the world. The electric car service
III TINS city was restored by noon. but
N most Of the smaller towns the troll
ley lines are still crippled
The total cost OF the storm In this
city is estimated at Sizes 600
Among the arrivals this morning was
the steamer Saturn. Captain Wiley.
! from Newport Ntws. with the barge
Lone Star in tow. After passing High
land light on Monday forenoon the YES.
| sci made lee under Race Point. where
she remained during the blizzard. and
I,
barge We're heavily iceciad on their
arrival here.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-03
aTleles' Possible Mention Made Of Many
Matters Of Interest 10 All Readers.
OCCURRENCES NOTED WITHOUT DETAILS
Not Much About Anythi.," nu.
Something About Many Things
a photographic View of Iife ia
Noriolk in Its Many ana vary
ing Phases Briefly Noted.
Yesterday was ground hog day.

NpbrlInry ~ /. @ Nolnntiun'r Il,v
l'ha lady mn,r,me,s az ..ra I,n,..
Homo viii ,,.',,, ,,,,e W
r,,, 60. 'i'S ''u.et'ooi'
v,,.tn,.1o - '',"itu' N.S alieSte"
woman s''"' - "
A hi, v.iu no xi,. =. ,,o,,
u,t, to-,Iirh, ~, I,d,'''.
peudcrt ,iuh
Nj. - w
ph1lodo;,,,t., -, w r.'e wv i'1'h ~
hero fron 0I,Np,',, va 'o'N '"''i '''"' 10
Eva Mason VII ~. ,>,.
month ago nv ha, h,,,,, 'i T., 1911 =
at St. Vincrnt's rin.ni,,i rs
MIR Artbur ! o5,,i -
Rorho.,,n,. ~ =" w ,'S rstt'i hea from
been ,.,.i,inr ~; m ~ mnett ne n's
Tho vn,nn Ioa,. -, ,ri;. W. 80.
~, '"ts itVih r-iiHipe'h ti1y,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-03
TIE NORTHUMBERLAND.
s'ecrot"ry aiestcr'a REPORT on Eros
duciion ana Con.,ilnp,ion

New Orleans, Feb. 2.-Sncretary Hes
ter's monthly cotton statement shows
the largest movement of cotton in sight
Tor January OH record, the total utnouaf-
ing to 1,377,39f bales.
me next largest was in January 1895 3
when the total elched /, O19 79T Last
year the January total was72S,2G9 The
amount of the crop brought into sight
for the five months from September to
January, inclusive, Is !, 510,SG over last
year and 3066,37S over year before last
The movement from the first of Sep
tember to January 81 include total re-
ceipts At United States delivery ports
6C2.951. against $685. 93 last year; over
land movement by railroads across the
Mississippi, Ohio and Potomac rivers,
S6p.l25 against G3i Gl2 last year; South
ern mill takings. exclusive of quantity
consumed at Southern outpor.s, 5G7.522.
against 5l3.552 last year. ana interior
commencement, IF the scacon, 5GGS39,
against 332 .50i last year.
Northern SpinncrS took during jan
uary 30O,7l0 bales. against 17S,O7S last
year. Foreign exports, for the first five
months of the season have been Acct, 26l
hlleS. showing an increase over last sea-
son OF i9i,297. Stocks at the scahoard
and the twcnty-ninc leading Southern
interior markets on January 81 were
i,900.0lS. against 1.52i 705 the same date
last year.
Including roriG and interior towns
left over from The previous season ana
The number of bales Of the current crop
hrough; into sight during the five
months. the supply has been 9, 753,GSl,
against T.l65,0i0 last year.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-03
.ENYrMExrA1IrY AND SUGAR
senator White Argues Against the
Annexation OF IEawatf-EiiIuIan
s.ntSPs u Brrpy:

Washington, Feb. 2.-Scnator White.
OF California. continued his speech in
opposition to the Hawaiian annex alton
treaty in the executive session of the
Senate to-day amid many Interruptions
and much cross fi,e. In the main his
speech was 4 continuation of the arGu-
ment on constitutional lines which was
begun yesterday, but he also took up
questions Of practical pulport in to-
days speech and undertook To show
that for reasons of commerce and de-
fcESe the acquisition OF The islands
would be unw:Sc.
Previous 10 Mn Whites speech the
Senate spent about tn. e-qua";ers OF
an hour in Legislative session with the
doors closed trying to decide whether
senator Pettigrew's resolution con-
corning the acquisition Of territory
which it wClld require n navy TO de-
ftrd should be debated i'll open or cX-
ccutive session. When the vote was
taken the jo!ity was found to he
against the proposition +" opRn sessi IN.
When Senator White resumed the
llorr he continued his citation OF au
thorities; 10 show that the policy of his;
country i'll the past had really been
3clins't the annexlt!ol of the Hawaiian
that the cont u OF Honolulu was naccs-
slYy TO The defense of the Nicaragua
canal and asserted the there was no
found ton 10 surrorI it.
He quoted Admra. Is ilrap 10 the
effec: hat Honolulu could h COR HE'D
eircctually, and General s'ral n 20 tn.
effect that ii could not b certified =
all for land defense To show that au-
lhorit!es differ Re contendei that If
one OF The Islands should be fortified
all III &c Of them s:1culd be, and that it
would require IN Immense navy TO re-
main there permanently, while the ac-
QUESTION Of this territory would not di-
minish the cXp@nse for Qualifications
and maintaining a navy n: home. The
senator challenged any one to prOduc,
proof OF hostile intentions on the part
OF England Japan, Germany. or o:hcr
powers ard cited the Il cl rltiuns of
various Statesmen from each crun ~
regulating" any dasi q To interfere with
the l'nl:Cl States in any manner.
The who!g scheme f1r the c,rncyation
of Hawaii" he S ,id lis based un1n
sen;imen;ality and sugar" and con:.n-
uing this line of presentation he said
that the sugar people who were nstt,n
eight or nine million dollars year un-
der the reciprocity treaty are back of
the, annexation project with the hope OF
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-03
ALTA STlC CITY.

The Rev T.. +. Dudley is absent from
Inc city visiting In NanScm0nd county.
lie VIII make II short stay.
Miss BESSIE Mccain left yesterday
Tor her home, in MiddlcseN county,
having spent her sojourn pleasantly
with the family of Mr.. l.. Pollard on
Avenue y
The Earnest Workers Of Central Ave
nue. BAPTIST church will meet with IL.
l.. Holland Tomorrow night.
The funeral of Mrs. Henrietta Mobiles
wife of Mr.. lvey ID. Mobiles. who died
AT the residence of her husband, In
this ward, Monday. tool place from,
l>ckics Memorial Methodist church
yesterday morning al II o'clock. The
services were conducted by Rev. VIII
liam T.. Judkins, ID. ID, and the inter
ment was in Elmwood
The sick ones whose Illness has hcen
noted in these columns the past severa!
days were reported better yesterday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-03
A Peerless Linirilent.

AS pain destroyer and cure for
rheumatism, Salvation Oil is the peer
OF all linimeIts. Mr.. YIN. II. Brown,
proprietor Of Striebinger House, Clcve-
land, O., writes: II suffered from
rheumatism for twelve years and my.
last attack kept me in bed, unable to
/, walk. | used Salvation Oil and soon
was up and about. AS a pain de-
stroyer this linlment has no equal"
Salvation Oil is sold everywhere for
+25 cents. Try ii and be convinced.
SOLD BY
lemons Pharmacy. i2o Butte street.
hobt +: Holmes & Co.. 76 Main street,
3 Helstand's Atlantic City Drug Store.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-03
HKAMHI.EION.

Rev. d. G. c. Butts. OF AIbemarle
VINO was on a visit to Princess Anne
ana Knots Island, passed through the
ware yesterday en- route home, lust
.onaed win ducks taken on his gun
Ming expedition.
The lnasmuch Circle of Kings
daughters VIII meet with Mrs. Reeves.
vi north Park avenue, at $50 O'clock
this afternoon. =
Mrs John Anderson and little son.
o. ENFIELD. N. c., are on n visit to
; ,n,, ana Mrs. j. L.. Hentinstnll, the
'',,ef daughter, on Maple avenue.
MISS Agnes Hurst. of Cccplis, avenue
Is at home again after IL two weeks
'nit TO friends at Cambridge, Md.
MISS Winfrch w. Bonncy, daughter
VI MIS-. Nj. Y. Bonney, or this CITY.
ana Mr. William V. Davis, Of Savnn-
nun, nan, VA were married at $50 O'clock
StsteruaE afternoon at the home Of the
pr''e mother, No. 80 West Highland
avenue. IN the presence OF relatives ana
a lew Immediate friends OF the fam
ny. ne decorations for the occasion
NoisiSleu OF palms. ferns and ether
P"'teu plants. Rev 6. t. Woodsou
.eStor Oh 81. Peters Episcopal church.
was the celebrant. Miss Lila Bonney.
S's1cr "i the bride. was maid Of honor.
"nu AT H. l.. Darlington. OF Savan-
h"ii' VA, best man. The bride were
Drown travelling costume with hat
an, an" gloves, and carried bride ro:cs.
me maid OF honor wore blue silk with
cur steer trimmings, ana also carried
pride roses The couple left last even
ing on The Bay Line steamer for bal
tlmore, Washington and New York.
from the latter city they will go to
florida They will reside i'm Savannah,
~ reception was held at the home of
the bride Tuesday night.
MISS ~ title Jarvis. Of Mathews com
W. who as been spending some time
with her brother and family, on Brown
avenue. VIII return home to-day
Inc funeral services of MIR. Andrew
j. Knott, who died carly Tuesday
morning at his residence. corner Row
land ana Maple avenues. took. place
from Centenary Methodist church ycs-
terday afternoon al 800 O'Clock, Rev.
w. III. Edwards officiating. The In
lerment was in Flmwuod Members
or Bramblcton Lodge No. Sc. *. Of T.,
ana Columbia Lodge No 81. l. O. O. t..
10 each of which the deceased be-
lOnged. attended
Attend tonight the poverty party
Tor benefit OF ST. Peters Episcnpul
church at Mr.. Thomas Towscnd's. lis
North Park avenue
Everybody is invited to know that
the Old Maids Convention will be re-
neated on Friday night. nj Eirn Hall.
The small admlttancc of IL cents is
charged. so as 10 give all an oppcr-
tuniiy Of witnessing this very humor-
Gus and enjoyable prediction.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-03
The Coming Woman.

who goes TO the club while her husband
tends thc baby, as well as the good old
fashioned woman who looks after her
home, will both a times sc; run down
in hcalthy They will be troubled with
loss Of appetite, headache, slccpless-
ness, fainting or DIZZY spells. The most
wonderful remedy for these women is
Electric Bittcrs. Thousands of suffer
erS, from Lame Back and Weak Kid
ncys rise up and call II blessed Ii is
the medicine for women Female com
plants and nervous troubles of all
kinds are soon relieved BY the use of
Electric Bittcrs. Delicate women should
keep this remedy on hand to build IN
the system. Only 60c, per bottle.
Burrow, Martin & Co.
See Dr. Week in reference to your
eyes. Y. /. a
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-03
LOST IN THE ICE.
Sixteen Seal Hunters Have ProbaIy!,
Lost Their Lives.


st. Johns. y. T.. Feb. 2-Sixtean men
belonging In Trinity Bay were driven
of in the ice yesterday while seal hunt
ing. 1t is feared that they have per-
ishcd. The boats that were out seeking
tfem to-day returned at night without
having got sight Of them. The steiner
Vanguard Went In search Also, hut the
day has been 50 ha2y Il has been inn
possible 10 do much. The British brig
antine Lady Bertha, Captain Patcy.
from Alicante, November rs. drove
ashore last night at Rencw's Tlarijr. 10
miles south of he.c. She was imbcd IL Il
in an ice foe and became n total wreck.
Her seven men. ii is feared. are lost,
although they may be drifting about in
boat amid the ice.
harkentinc, supposed to he the
Aurcoll. Captain Wakeman, from ST.
Johns fo~ Pernambuco, fish-ladcn. was
driven ashore by a foe eight miles
south. He: crew is probably safe.