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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-10-26

66G O YOU have come to make
~ me rack my brain for another
y "Reminiscences, have you? Well,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-30

dammocks from soc to 81 at 'ae oooA
e.ore of q. G, Osseen h Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-30

skirt is plain except for stitched straps
over the seams The jacket is closed by
q fly and has stitched revers and straps
upon the seams and absolutely no other
ornament This is the extreme Of fash
ion. Taffcta jackets Of the same un-
compromising character are appearing as
a wrap for general use.
The Illustration shows costume OF
lilac voile The skirt has two scant cir
cular tlounccs at the foot, bordcred with
stitching and headed by a band of violet
satin. 1t closes ut the left side under a
band OF violet satin and is ornamcnted
at the back with stitched shirrinSs. The
bodice is gathered III the belt behind
and plated tiiaSonall; in front and has
a plaStron closed IT the side by orna-
mental buttons on Il violet satin band.
The 5op Of 1hc bodice has TWO scalit cir
c.lar ruti.cS with stitched e'!-cS and
headed by violet sa;iii a;:'! tll" tight
sleeves have b:..,> ni >a;;:, =. l:,' "i,!S'.
The Ecit * vi S:;i:;l !:r ,.ci::. .: =.:i1,;'r
The l.a; OF lilac straw is trimmed wifi
lllac 1%!:c f:stcarl ~ :, i'cl:! hac:s!c. y
white quill :ltl :: c,i.>:si Of az:.le';s conl-
pictc :ilc decoration. .iup!c ;'!!o1LET.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-30
Columbia S Firemen
W in All the Laurels.
Capture Both First Prizes at
Charlotte Tournament.

Charlotte, n C.. May % This
was the great day of the Meck'en
burg celebration There were grea'
crowds in the city, South Carolina
having a very prominent place in the
picture Hon F. i. Osborne was
orator of the day.
The fremen's tournament was a
great success and was witnessed BY
ten thousand people.
Coiumbia fremen carried the day
here IN the races. Palmetto No 2,
Columbia, lowered the horse hose
wagon contest record in the south
one-ffth second. winning Sl75
Time, 3855
The winners we're:
The Palmetto No of Columbia, S
c., iu 3S 5; Hose Company No l
of Camden, second, ~ Is.
The other teams made the follow
ing time Independent No of Go
lumbia, in 43 :; Asheviile No l ,.-43
IS; Pioneers No 2 of Charlotte, 48
As; Delgar No 8 of Sumter, was
blown off at plug no time. Char
lotte No l and Goidsboro No were
blown off at plug aud pade no time
The hand reel contest was for fret
prize of $500 second SIS. The
winning teams were the Independent;
of Columbia first, in 81 8 5; Pio
neer n of Charlotte, second, ln
81 As.
The other teams made the follow
ing time Southside, of Greensboro,
in %; the Palmetto of Columbia, %
l 5; the Excelsior of Newberry, %
5; Charleston No l, % As Char.
lotte No l, % 2-5 Greenville No l
was blown off at plug and no time
given. Colunbia No 8 was blown
off at nozzle and made no time. Hose
Company No / of Ashevi!le was also
blown off at nozzle and were given
no time.
The running time to plug in this
race was Independent. of Colum
bia, l32 25; Columbia. No 8, l3 35
Pioneer. No 2. 1S 35; Charlotte.
No l, IA {; Palmetto, of Columbia, ID
Is; Southside, of Greensboro, Is
Charleston, No l, Is 5; Excelsior, O.
Newberry, Is As; Greenville. Nc
l, Is 3-5 /; Hose Company No l. O
Ashevilie, IA
The grab race was won by Colum
bia, No 8, with the Palmetto, also o
lumbia, second /; first prize $3.50
second S75.-State
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-30

is seen slowly gliding upward in
most natural manner
The wiuter scene follows, repre-
sented by landscape covered With
snow, whilst cedar furnishes the Dor
ders and trimmings Of the stage
1t must be rememb bered that during
each scene the dancing continues,
the two sets Of geisha alternating
in the performance.
The last and the prettiest scene is
the one from which the name of the
dance is taken, and it is truly meri-
torious of the praise given it
TIE scenery rises as if 1t were
hinged at the top and drawn ny
cords from the bottom. forming a
ceiling from which are suspended
hundreds OF burning candles arraDg.
ed so as to give the appearance of
mass of light. Cherry trees In full
bloom are moved in from the side
whist over the heads Of the samisan
and miko girls large boughs of cherry
blossoms are lowered The dancers
have branches of cherry blossoms IN
their hands and also in their hair.
whist the whole looks like vision
from fairy land.
irving A. Ryttenberg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-30
Col James A. Hoyt
Duly Nominated
His Running Mate is James
Trlbble, OF Anderson.

Columbia, May 24.-For Governor
Col James A. Hoy., of Greeuvi!le.
For Lieutenant Governor-J L
Tribble, of Anderson.
This vas the net result of the State
prohibition conference held 10 the ball
OF the house of representative last
nighs. The convention was not very
largely attended. but those who we're
there we're earnest in all that they had
to do The convention came near put.
ting up candidate for attorney general
also. bot after deciding TO do so, recon-
sidered and did not. The convention
went about it's work in business-like
manner and there we're no bickerings
or heated debates Everything was
harmonious
The convention adopted a strong
address to the people by Col Hoys aud
az ever more vigorous and outspoken
platform.
THE PLATFORM.
We. the prohibition Democrats Of the
State of South Carolina, 10 conference
assembled, hereby declare the following
platform
l. That competency. honeesy aad
sobriety are indispensable qualifications
for boldiug Office
q That taxes should BE- made as low
as possible consistens With efficiency Of
government.
8 That the sale of intoxicating g
liquors for beverage purposes is DOT q
fuocsion OF government but Disgrace
to Christian civilization, disbooor TO
manhood and political wrong of no
paral!eled enormity; that it is 40 awful
crime against the women aud childreo,
against the home. agaiost tie church
and against God
4 That prohibition of the sale OF
intoxicating liquors for beverage pur-
poses ls the true. oonsisteEt remedy.
aod to this end We demand that the
dispeosary syssem be sborn of it's evils,
such as selling iosoxicauts as bever-
age; AID that authority be given by
the general assembly for the State to
sell alcoholic liquors for only medicinal.
uecbauioal snd saeraueutai purposes
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-30
A Life and Death Fight.

Mr. W A Hines Of Manchester. Il. writing Of
his almost miraculous escape from death, says:
"Exposure after measles induced serious lung
trouble, which ended in consumption. had
FREQUENT he,norrhagos and coughed nigh, and
day. All my doctors said | must COON die.
Then l began to use Dr. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, which completely cured nc.
| would not be with IL. it even If it cost S. u
bo,tlc. I;andreds have uset' it on ny recon-
mendation md all say it never fails to cure
hroat, chest and lung tronb!es." Regular size
SOC and 81. Trial bottles FIRE, at } F W De-
.Loyme's drug store. t. b
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-30
QUESTION ANSWERED.

Yes, August Flower still has zoe largest safe
Of any medicine in the civilized world. loos
mothers and grandmothers never thought OF
using anything else for indigestion or bilious
,ass. Doctors we,o scarce, and they seldom
heard Of appendicitis, nervous prostration OF
aes,, fsilu.e. etc. They used August Flower
20 clesn cat the system aud stop fermentation
Of andigssted food, regulate the action OF the
liver. stimulate the nervous and organic acton
Of the system, and that is all they took when
feeling duh and bad with headaches and other
aches. You only iced few doses Of Green 8
August Flower. in liquid form, to make you sat-
;a6ed there is nothing serious tho matter win
VOC. For sale by A. j. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-30
cATARRH CAN BE CURED BY
.Johnston's Sarsaparilla
QuART Bottles.
QUART BOTTLES.



Talks aoous Advanced Science
hotel aged physician
Listening well
bacillus
dreadful bacillus of which
nands nc
Ivsh,D
thoroughly discouraged
like dphther typhoid
attacking specially
troubled
oahsoe both
himself
the heal
This powerful
whic blood purifiers
debility
breath
head all the time My
always cold My appetite On getting up
often obliged to lie had
power couldn't half dozen
The
the to relei
then
sleep
positive that tie sarsapa saved my e
entirely be thankful for what Johnsons
all who mead
o Sarsaparila
CoNTPArTE DE2T12soIH, nd1C17-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-30
GIRL SHOOTS HER FATHER.
Fired Load of Slugs Into Him For
Beating Her Mother.

ATLANTA. May 26.-Angrv because her
father was whipping her mother. Lille
Young, negro girl, seized an Old army
musket and fred load Of lead slugs
into the sitic of Green Young. her father.
The man left arm was literally torn
from his body and uan:ber Of the
slugs planted themselves in his side and
dangerously near his heart.
The affair occurred in what is known
as the Cascade settlement, & miles from
the city, beyond West End.
The Girl was arrested and the man
sent to rl.e Grady Hospital.
The girl who did the shooting is not
rlorc sha.. l.. years OF age.
ln-,.rick-'. Deiinea,cr, Standard Design.
es. 81. G Osesn CO., Liberty Street.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-30
WILL TEST THE EVIDENCE.
Habcas Corpus Trial In Webb Case to
BE Held Monday.

PEATTsy!LI.::, Ala. May 26.--A :se!,sa-
tional habea> corpus trial will be held
here ncxr Monday. Five years ago one
Louis Webb WAS killed by a sinshot
fired By some one lving in ambush. A
dozen grand jur;es .:;,ve met since that
time and no Indictment was found until
the last sitting few days ago, when
Peter James Tatun, white man, was
indicted for murder.
Tatum has lived near Prattsviile on
his farm uninterruptedly for many
years; he has been suspected OF the
Webb murder all along. hut sufficient
evidence to indiet him was not secured
until the last meeting Of the grand jury.
The proceedings Oh Monday are intended
to test the evidence and cndeavor to Sc
cure bail for the defendant.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-30

Novel Ideas For Cloth and Other
Gowns.
Some Of The most elegant among the
new costumes are made with polonaise
which is !, sort OF long, tight redinsote
laid in plaits at the back and with train
like skirt. In front it opens over the
tablicr OF Il separate skirt. These polo
naises are seen on gowns Of lace, liberty
foulard and Louis Oui .ze talfeta and also
in palmer style for cloth costumes, being
trimmed with stitching. straps or folds
of satin and worn over skirt Of the
same material.
Erabroideries and all sorts Of rich ac-
cessories are now employed upon cloth
gowns, making them of great elegance.
On the other hand, the newest tailor
made gowns are of reau de sole, cut IN
the most severe and correct style Ihe
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-30

ls but q continuation oI It
AS soon as the geisha come down
toe stairs the attendants whom as J
said before, we are not supposed 20
see, come on and slide the flooring
and walls OF the house ioto the wings
to prepare for the next scene
The manipulation of the succeed
ing scenes is very difficult to describe
and yet are the prettiess features of
the entertainment The best way to
describe it is to cay that the scenery
at the back falls fat upon the floor
and forms the ground work of q
beautiful garden in the midst Of
which flowers spring up and lanterns
are seen brilliantly Illuminating the
scene. The back ground shows an
old castle This scene Is ended by a
curtain being drawn from the base
of q statue by means Of invisible
wires which shuts off the whole
stage.
This scene symbolizes spring,
which is now followed by summer,
represented by fans which the gcisha
,wirla with her defs fingers whilst
dancing.
The dropping OF the curtains dis
c!osea an autumn scene, symbolized
by the red maple leaves No stage
trees ip this, but the real article It
is a woodland scene with mountains
in the rear The moon is rising in
the distance, and dnring the dance
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-30
NEW STYLES.

Novel Ideas For Cloth and other
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-30

IS CUBAN RELIEF cures Goi:o,
~ MG Neuralgia and Toothacac IN
K4E FIVE minutes. Sour Stomach @ ana
Summer Complaints. Price zsc.
Sold BY Hngheon-Ligon CO.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-30
MEDICAL WORK
FOR MEN,EfREEE

sSnp NO MoMsf. Ny now revised scientific
work trea. n& on every weakness and disease I'e-
NO matter What his occupation or position in li:
VIII ,ind this work unlike anything ever puolishe5
;-ot vi;al Interest to the married or unmarried:
20 .Eu healthy and strong or to the weak ana
,-s,,an- down While the edition lasts will send
c.,ry soc.rsiy soa'od in plain wrsPper' 9Ss 9s
.3...on is limited aud those desiring q copy muss
&c RE :,rcu:pt!y Address b. n Ross. M: ID, PUB.
! .isA,oS Department ?. ll5 Clnr9 st.' =. e So1.
= sN,:,.Sc. CHICAGO, Illinois. 55s.sss ~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
BAD BLOOD,
BAD COMPLEXION.

The skin is the scat of an almost end
less variety of diseases. They are known
by various names, but are all due 70 the
same cause. acid and other poisons in
the blood that irritate and interfere with
the proper action of the skin.
TO have a smooth, soft skin, free from
all cruptions, the blood must be kept pure
and healthy. The many preparations Of
arsenic and potash and the large number
of face powders and lotions generally
used i'm this class of diseases cover up
for short time, but cannot remove per-
manently the ugly blotches and the red,
JfeGo,,rino pimDlcs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
Is It Right For an Editor to Recon-
mend Patent Medicines

From Sylvan Valley News, Brevard, N o,
II may be q question whether the
editor Of q newspaper has the right TO
publicly recommend any Of the various
proprietary medicines which food the
market, yet as a preventive Of suffer.
ing we feel 1t duty to say good
word for Chamberlain Collie. Cholera
and DiarThoea Remedy. We have
known and used this medicine in our
family for twenty years and have al
ways found Il reliable In many cases
a dose of this remedy would save hours
of suffering while physician is avail,
ed. We do not believe In depending Inn
plicitly on any medicine for cure, but
we do balieve that II bottle OF Cham
berlain's Diarrhoea Remedy were Kept
on hand and administered st the IN
oeption of an attack much suffering
might be avoided and In very many cases
the presence of q physician would not
be required. At least this has been our
experience during the past twenty years
For sale by M. N Lewis. Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
High KfteayInR.

Another record for high kitefying
was established at Blue Hill, near Bos-
ton, the other evening, when a height
Of 1900 feet, or 60 feet more than
three miles, was reac with a line Of
six kites IN tandem, says the New York
Sun. Five Of the kites were of an Inn
proved box pattern and one a ribbed
kite. The greatest height was reached
with AZ miles Of steel piano wire used
as a flying line. The temperature at
the highest point was about 80 degrees,
while at the sea level it was so. The
velocity Of the wind was about 20
miles an hour, and the atmosphere was
very dry. No clouds were encountered
by the kites, which could be seen from
the observatory, although it was diff
cult to see the highest one without the
aid Of a telescope
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28

married SCHOOL,
mate. Marriage
changes a worn-
an. The drains
and pains which
are so often the
sequence OF
marriage rob
her of all vital
ity. Give her
back her former
strength and
she'll be as
rjolly" a wife
as she was a
maid. Doctor
Pierce's Favor
tie Prescription
gives back the
lost strength by
re establishing
the health Of
the delicate
WOulauly Or
gans. 1t dries
the drains and
stops the pains
II cures ulcera-
ton, infamua-
ton and female
weakness. II
IN axes weak
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28

women strong and sick women we'll
SRor two years had been a sufferer rom
chronic diseases and female weakness writee
MIA Allen A. Bobsou, Of IrIS Rodman street,
Phiiadeiphia, Pa. NJ had two different doctors
and they gave me medicine which only rehevfa
me for a time. My niece ADVISED ms "
tsie Or. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. I con-
Guided that 10 open correspondence with you
for your advice would be safest, 50 dic, and
have been highly benefited. md that aftef
taking six bottles Of Favorite Prescription and
6va OF Golden Medical Discovery and follow
ing your advice In regard to local treatment, l
am now q strong woman. Accept my sincere
thanks for the interest manifested IN my cass
and the happy results obtained
Sick women are invited 10 consult Dr..
Pierce by letter free. Correspondence pri'
vate. Address Dr. r. v Pierce, Buffalo, ny.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
The jolly GIRL

often changes to the jaded woman. NJ
can't see what's come over Mary she
used TO be such a jolly girl was the
remark of a young woman visiting a
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
Greatest Bargains
lever OFFERED.

Do you need one? Well you should see them.
Just received 700 White and Drab Corsets at SOC
SIOO. These are the greatest bargains in corsets
ever offered in the old town. These were bought of
a Factory retiring from business. They are dirt
cheap.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.

Beginning Tuesday, June 8, steamers Nor
cumberland and Potomac Will leave Pier 3,
Light Street, Baltimore, every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, at z. NJ for Alex
andria and Washington. calling at all OF the
usual landings. Beginning Thursday, June !,
will leave 18th Street Wharf, Washington, at
lP. NJ, Thursday, Sunday and Tuesday, going
as far as LeOnardtOwn on these evenings.
Will leave Leonardtown at A. NJ, Kinsale al
Up. NJ, Miller's at 8 =. NJ. Grason's st p NJ.
and BacOn's at p. M., Monday, Wednesday
and Friday. arriving in Baltimore early the
following morning. Freight received daily
in Baltimore.
Freight received daily at Pier 9, Light
Street.
HENRY WILLIAMS. Manager,
Baltimore, Nd.
W.D. SCOTT, Agent,
at Fredericksburg. Va
KEY COMPTON, Agent,
atNOrfolk, Va
STEPHENSON & BRO, Agents,
st Washington, d. c
WILLIAM NJ. REARD0N, Agent,
at Alexandria, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
ARE INVITED,

And when YOU, everybody Wohave lust received
from New York the largest line Of Fine Clothing and Shoes
carried Mems Double Breasted sus worth SIS our n IS
Mems $40 Suits So Boys Suits 81 So goods are hecade
made for city trade Mems Goodyear Welt Leather Shoes sold
everywhere Tor 81 our price 81 So Russian Calf Tan Shoes regular SO So
81 50 Chdren' Ladies' Boys Fine lot Cbns
Caps Boy and Mons Hats and Caps of hero before
Fine line Ladies' aud Mons Nckwear We
almost half much spend this not
fact. Nv
Boston Variety Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28

United States Troops should Not lie
Exposed TO Much SuGerinE-Win-
tiers Are Very Drncing-GOOd Skat-
ing and IccbOating on the Rivers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
WoefuIIearninr

Librarians report a notable demand
for books treating Of China and its
people. This is confirmatory Of the
claim that knowledge is spread by
war, says the Pittsburg Dispatch,
though 1t may we'll be objected that
such stimulus to knowledge is not
worth the cost
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
An Epidemic Of Diarrhoea.

Mr.. A Sanders, writing from Cocoa.
nut Grove, Fla. says there mas been
quite an epidemic Of diarrhoea there.
he had severe attack and was cured
by four doses of Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. he
says he also recommended it to others
and they say IL is the best medicine
they ever used. For sale by M. NJ
Lewis, Druggist,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
Summer Schedule.
Wesns Steamboat Co,
BALTIMORE, FREDERICKSBURG AND
RAPPAHAENOOK RIVER ROUTE

On and after Wednesday. July lth, steamer
Richmond, Lancaster and Essex, will leave
Pier2 Light Street, Baltimore. every Iuesday
and all wharves on the river. Returning
will leave Fredericksburg at $50 p. m. ltide
peFmitting.) Monday, Tuesday and thursday
GeedsfOwn at 4:3O Ia m, Tuesday, wednesday
and Friday for Baltimore.
Leave Baltimore Wednesday, at 40 p. m ,
for NaylOr's and all wharves below, except
Bay Port. Returning will leave MAYORS al
$50 a. m, on Thursday for Baltimore. Leave
Baltimore Thursday at 40 p. m. for Tappa-
hammock and all wharves below.
Leave Baltimore at 2:3O p. ~, Sunday for
Tappa NannOck and all wharves belOw.eXeept
BAY Port. Returning, will leave Tappahan-
mock at a. N. Monday for Baltimore
No Freight received for out going steamers
after p. m. on sailing days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28
NORFOLK ROUTE

Steamer Essex will leave Norfolk every
Sunday at 4 D. m, for Fredericksburg and
all landings on the RappahannOck River,
leaving TappahannOck ut a. H., Monday,
and Port Royal at l2:O p m, arriving in
Fredericksburg at 500 p. m. Returning. will
leave TappahannOck every Friday at Il m.
for Norfolk calling at all wharves.
Passengers and freight from Freder.cks
burg and landings above TappahannOck Will
be transferred from Baltimore boat Friday
afternoon 10 the Essex.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-28

The Picking and Tien-tsin Times Of
May 30 says: "a large number Of
women are Joining the Boxers, and
they profess to have second sight and
prophecy. They have traced lost prop
erty and such like things, and great
faith Is consequently felt in them"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-02
SUPPER LARGELY ATTENDED.
Served by Ladies of the Penn Ave-
nue. Baptist Church.

The ladies of the Penn Avenue Bap-
tist church served a bountiful supper
last night in the church parlors and
not withstanding the bad weather the
attendance was excellent. The menu
was exceptionally attractive. Mrs. d.
a. Capwell was chairman of the COM
mittee. Her assistants We're Mrs. ".
j. Hall. Mrs. George Frutchey, Mrs.
w. G. Fasshoid, Mrs. Lush.
Among those who had tables were:
Mrs. Fasshold. Mrs. F'rutchey, Mrs
George Harvey, Mrs. Harris. Mrs. ].
y. Howe. Mrs. II. l.. Halstead, Mrs.
Samuel Calender Mrs. Colvin, Airs.
Grant, Mrs. l.. NJ. Gates. Mrs. S. =.
Fenner. Mrs. George Amerman. Mrs.
Fl. j. Carr, Mrs. Conners. Mrs. Hum
phrey. Mrs. Casper Bircher, Mrs. Frank
Brundage. Among the young ladies
who assisted were: Misses Mabel Cal
lender. Aida Atkinson. Edna Evans,
Mabel Harris, Bessie HenwOod, Emma
Bennett. Augusta Hampe, Mildred
Howe, Evelyn Gates. Sadie Edwards,
Grace and Eva Duric, Eehel Grant
Clara Corwin. May Hull, Porcher, Nc
Arthur, COrbin.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-02
STEAMSHIP DAMAGED.
The Westover in Collision with Stone
Ice Pier in Delaware River.

Philadelphia, March 1.-The steam
ship Westover from Jacksonville for
this city was damaged seriously this
morning in n collision with one of the
stone ice piers in the Delaware river
at Marcus Hook. twenty miles below
Philadelphia. The westovers entire
bow from three feet above her water
line was torn away and her forward
compartments filled with water. The
collision bulkhead was all that saved
her from sinking. The responsibility
for the collision has not been deter
mined. The Westover is commanded by
Captain JOY. She is vessel of 30S
tons.
The schooner General Cogswell, which
went ashore last night on Cape Hem
lopen. Is breaking to pieces today. The
vessel and cargo are to be a total loss.
The COgswell is two-masted schooner
and was bound for this city from
Gloucester Mass. with a cargo of
frozen fish. The crew was safely land +.
ed last night by the Cape Henlopen
life-saving station.